The Workshop at SXSW: The Sound Strike, Immigration, and You
Javier Gonzalez, Rene Perez, Jeff Chang, Roco, & Favianna Rodriguez

In a nation with fast and vast demographic changes, what is the role of musicians and their fans in moving beyond hatred? Is SB 1070 in Arizona only the tip of the anti-immigrant movement iceberg? Artists and activists join together to discuss the Sound Strike and their commitment to working together to raise awareness and opposition to the treatment of immigrants in Arizona. Featuring Soundstrike’s Javier Gonzalez, multiple Grammy award winner Rene Perez of Calle 13, Can’t Stop Won’t Stopauthor and Wordstrike Jeff ChangRoco of Maldita, and artist Favianna Rodriguez.

The Workshop at SXSW: The Sound Strike, Immigration, and You

Javier Gonzalez, Rene Perez, Jeff Chang, Roco, & Favianna Rodriguez
Thursday, March 17, 2011
3:30 PM
$0.00
South by Southwest
Austin Convention Center, Room 9ABC
Austin Texas
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