World · Latin America · 2 days ago

Ecuadorian Indigenous youth use rap to defend Amazon territories

Ecuadorian Indigenous youth use rap to defend Amazon territories

Indigenous artists in Ecuador are using rap to talk about threats to their communities and the Amazon.

They perform in their own languages, which can also help keep those languages and traditions alive.

Some songs have reached large audiences online.

The music gives young people a way to share their concerns beyond their home territories.

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