Last nite was the annual Premios Lo Nuestro presented in Univision. Premios lo Nuestro is the version of MTV Video Music Awards for Spanish television.
I must admit that i never really sit to watch these shows, but last night i changed the channel as Mana, the mexican rock group won artist of the year. Everything looked normal and ordinary until Fher, the singer of the band spoke for immigrant rights by saying that the United States had to recognized the need for the dignity of immigrants and the need for an immigration reform. I was shocked and was expecting Univision to cut the sound at any second. The crowd did not react much.
Mana is known for its efforts in environmental activism worldwide and for having talks with Irish band U2 in contributing musically, but i must say that last nite certainly came as a surprise.
I also found this article in Univision where Mana sympathizes with Hillary Clinton in women and immigration issues. Worth reading.
On another different note, did u guys watch the democratic debate last night? Senator Obama mentioned the need for the DREAM Act!!!
1 comment:
Mana has always spoken OUT-LOUD about immigratn rights...no surprise here....
About having no reaction from the public...well that was sure unfortunate.. most in Miami are Republicans, and these artist could care less-
Who else besides MANA, Jean Wayne Clef, Black Eye Peas, Tigeres Del Norte, have spoke out in suppport of the immigrant rights...very few!
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