Alt.Latino: Music as protest in Venezuela
8 January - 26 mins explicitVenezuela has a deep tradition of reflecting political change through music. This week, as the country reels from the seizure of its president by American forces, we explore the recent history of Venezuelan protest music, and from the Nineties right up until the present. First, we share an excerpt of an episode we made at another moment of political turmoil in Venezuela, in the summer of 2024. Then, we'll walk up to the present and see how some musicians across Latin America are responding to this moment. And a big thanks to NPR Music's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento for being our guide.
(00:00) Intro
(02:06) A history of Venezuelan protest music
(13:39) Social and economic changes under Nicola...
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