GWSS 241 Blog Post #4
"Imaginaries" by Quetzal
"Commercial Stars and Artivistas" in American Sabor: Latinos and Latinas in US Popular Music." By Marisol Berros-Miranda, Shannon Dudley, Michelle Habell-Pallan
The connections that I made between the two readings is that community is vital to art and music." In the Commercial Stars and Artvisitas" reading, it talks about how many Latinx artists were discovered. It also discusses the importance of keeping in contact with the community and being aware of the issues. Furthermore, in the Quetzal reading, the song "Imaginaries" explains how music should reflect the rich history and culture of the Latinx community. The text describes how decolonizing music is a string method to enriching the history of Chicana/o music.
Both of the readings critique how famous Latinx singers have furthered themselves from their culture and history. They advocate for artists to use their influence and help their community.
DJ selections:
"Freedom is Free" by Chicano Batman
"Becky from the Block" by Becky G
The two songs that I chose were "freedom is free" by Chicano Batman and "Becky from the Block" by Becky G. I picked the first song because it explains the resistance that they feel and how they will not conform to American societal norms. The band repeats that "Freedom is Free," and no one can control their thoughts and morals. Furthermore, the song explains that we should not treat life as a game of success, but rather to manage life with kindness and respect.
The second song that I chose was "Becky from the Block" by Becky G. It is a cover from "Jenny from the Block" by Jennifer Lopez. Becky G pays respect to her upbringing and her culture through this song. Even though she moved away from the community, she acknowledges her success was because of the help that she received.
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