Rock en Espanol
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Mana, the Latin American rock group from Guadalajara, Mexico, is slowly gaining popularity in the international music scene with album sales nearing 2 million copies. The band, which sings songs in Spanish, tackles issues such as racism, political violence, and identify in their compositions.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1998
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Saharan blues
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African American blues music clearly has its roots in West Africa and the region's melody-rich, distinct, moody string music. This is reflected in the musical explorations of African American musician Taj Mahal with West African counterpart Toumani Diabate, a Malian native.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
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No more heroes on horses
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Public art in the 1990s no longer reflects heroic figures on horses, bronze statues in parks or abstract sculptures beside skyscrapers. Modern public art now embraces street and page art, guerrilla theater, video, posters, murals, sculptures and paintings.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1996
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