Freanch-Chilean recording artist Ana Tijoux has joined forces with the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), National Immigrant Youth Alliance and Puente Movement – sharing her gifts, spreading the word. She’s supporting the “Alto Arizona” campaign that works for the dignity of immigration around the globe. Her contribution is this video:
If you like the video and the cause you can help by signing a petition that calls on Preaident Obama to stop deportations. Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/potus1070
Kudos as well to the crew that worked on the video: Director/Editor: Alex Rivera Director of Photography: Lisa Rinzler Additional Camera: Daniel Devivo Protest Footage: PanLeft Productions
By Claudia Garcia-Rojas, Gozamos The fiercely-spirited Ana Tijoux performed for hundreds as part of Millenium Park’s Downtown Sound program on 23 July 2012. Featuring tracks from her newly released album “Bala” and from her formerly Grammy nominated record “1977” (Latin Alternative music category), this rabble-rouser also made time during her set…
By Jasmine Garsd, Alt.Latino/NPR Once a year music fans from around the world converge in sunny Austin, Texas, to check out bands they like and discover great new artists. SXSW is a musical playground, and for those of us who love Latin music, it's good to see new kids being…
I first heard Ana Tijoux when my brother called me over to his computer and said, "Hey, Sari, check this out." My jaw dropped, but since I was on deadline, I had to ignore it. Once I did have a chance to go back and really listen to Tijoux's music,…
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