Can Music Change Minds?

Moderated by Emilio Morales, Founder, La Banda Elástica magazine

It used to be that Spanish-language artists had to perform in English to succeed in the U.S. Today, they can sing in their native tongue and top the charts. But with increased visibility, does increased industry equity follow for Spanish-language artists? In an era of division over immigration—when so many love Latin music that crosses borders, but question Latin people who do—can music bring America together? Music festival talent booker Rene Contreras and activist, musician, and Chicanx-Latinx studies professor Martha Gonzalez will discuss how Latino music transcends borders. Live Spanish audio interpretation will be provided.

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