Brazil's artists lead a chorus of resistance to Jair Bolsonaro
As the president completes his first year in power, his opponents are finding their voice and fighting back
Last modified on Sat 28 Dec 2019 18.20 EST
Jair Bolsonaros presidency was still a week away when Edu Krieger penned his first critique a ballad lamenting the rise of Brazils incoming leader and lampooning him over the corruption allegations that continue to haunt his family.
Its important for us to counterattack with our art, said the 45-year-old singer-songwriter who has since become a specialist in musical parodies of the populist provocateur.
But as Bolsonaro completes his first year in power, Krieger is far from the only Brazilian artist finding their voice and continuing a rich tradition in one of the worlds most musical nations. From raperos to roqueiros, a growing chorus of musicians are denouncing the extremist politician and his assault on their trade.
We cant become anaesthetised and think, Oh, he won [the election]. Theres nothing we can do, said Krieger, who has written songs for some of Brazils most celebrated female voices.
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