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Liberation Summer: De la Nueva Canción al Hip-Hop ft. A Desalambrar, Lalo Meneses, Los del Sur, Division X, DJ Atenea + Conversatorio with Popmaster Fabel + Lalo Meneses

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August 7, 2023
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De la Nueva Canción al Hip-Hop was an enlightening evening that bridged musical eras and styles...

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De la Nueva Canción al Hip-Hop was an enlightening evening that bridged musical eras and styles. A Desalambrar, Lalo Meneses, Los del Sur, Division X, and DJ Atenea took us on a journey through the evolution of protest music. Conversations led by Popmaster Fabel and Lalo Meneses connected revolutionary Latin American folk to the beats of Hip-Hop, uniting generations and continents through the power of music.

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