To French-born Chilean rapper and activist Ana Tijoux, the role of artists is to be 'companions to history,” to use their platform and publicly denounce injustices with their lyrics and performances. “It’s very important to stand up and align yourself with all of humanity,” Tijoux said. Through her music, Tijoux has shed light on Chile’s class conflicts, as well as feminism and unity across the globe.
García said it's a joy to play their music 'through different formats' and doing so with Dudamel and the orchestra 'is like a dream come true for me.' To García, cumbia is like corn — 'something we share in all of Latin America.' 'Cumbia is also a cultural space of resistance that has been able to resist all influences and forms of conquest,' García said. 'It connects us.
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