This might be useful: "THERE WERE TWO 9/11s"

[Judi Lynn]

THERE WERE TWO 9/11s


(Victor Jara, "Nueva Cancion" ("New Music" Movement in Latin America during 1970's and 1980's)


Nueva Canción was a protest music movement in Latin America, particularly Chile, that flourished under President Salvador Allende but was suppressed by the Pinochet dictatorship. Musicians like Víctor Jara used their songs to advocate for social justice, left-wing politics, and indigenous culture, making them enemies of the state when Pinochet seized power in 1973. Jara was tortured and murdered by the regime, but his music became a powerful symbol of resistance against the dictatorship.

The Movement's Rise and Allende's Era

Indigenous Identity: Nueva Canción became a powerful force in forging a collective identity for the left-wing groups supporting Allende's socialist government.

Political Themes: The movement's lyrics increasingly focused on issues like poverty, human rights, democracy, and the fight against imperialism.

"Peaceful Road to Socialism": During the Allende years (1970-1973), Chilean Nueva Canción represented indigenous culture and folklore as part of the socialist movement's vision for the country.

Suppression under the Pinochet Dictatorship (1973-1990)

Enemies of the State: After the 1973 military coup, the Pinochet regime identified Nueva Canción musicians as enemies.

Exile and Censorship: Many groups, such as Inti-Illimani and Quilapayun, were forced into exile, and owning or performing Nueva Canción music was outlawed.

The Legacy of Víctor Jara

A Symbol of Resistance: Víctor Jara, a prominent Nueva Canción artist and activist, was imprisoned, tortured, and ultimately assassinated by the military during the dictatorship.

"El Derecho de Vivir en Paz": His song, "The Right to Live in Peace," became a powerful anthem of resistance against Pinochet's regime and was used in later protests.

Enduring Influence: Jara remains an iconic figure, with his music and his tragic death serving as a beacon of hope and resistance for Chileans.

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