#music-activism

#music-activism

Some of the music videos have captured the trophies of genres, like Tego Calderón's "Abayarde" and Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina," both essentials on any reggaetón playlist. Other visuals were works of activism - like Bad Bunny's "El Apagón - Aquí Vive Gente," the 22-minute music video and investigative short that shed light on the economic crisis that Puerto Ricans continued to face after Hurricane Maria.

The Oscar- and multiple Grammy-winning composer and his band performed Petrichor live during Tuesday's interview; that performance can be heard here [insert VEVO link]. The word petrichor refers to the scent of the earth after the rain, Batiste said, when there's been warm, dry soil for a long time, and then things come back into balance. And right now, we're out of balance the natural life support systems of the planet are under threat.

Before the show, our team feared the sprinklers would spray our "stage" like they did during the set up. Nearby, a crew was disassembling a large stage and heavy construction vehicles beeped constantly. I pleaded with the forewoman to call a short break so we could enjoy this performance without interference. MILCK, aka Connie Lim, waiting patiently to start the set, pulled out a guitar, sat on the ground and entertained the audience until the noise stopped.

Tom Morello is headlining the sold-out "Defend L.A." show to support immigrant rights amid protests against the Trump administration's immigration raid plans.

Green Day modified the lyrics of 'Jesus of Suburbia' to highlight the tragic impact of the war in Gaza, mentioned the death of thousands of children.