By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
The curfew has begun, and anyone who leaves their home risks being shot. Everyone is watching from their windows, fearing a bloody night. They've seen the emboldened cops patrolling the streets, enforcing a reign of terror. Suddenly a voice. Soprano Ayleen Jovita draws everyone's attention. She begins to sing and everyone falls silent. Whoever hears her feels peace; that's what they needed to hear. Chile is not at war, as its president would have people believe, nor is it suffering an alien invasion, as his wife claims., She warns her friends that they must curb their personal privileges. Almost one percent of her country's GDP belongs to her husband, and now she feels threatened by her people. She has unleashed the dogs on the people to feel more secure in her position.
The soprano finishes her performance from her balcony and everyone applauds enthusiastically. They insist: Chile is not at war., Everyone should feel calmer when they hear the singing.
Chilean musicians, especially those on the self-managed side of the economy, want dialogue; they know that profound changes must come, or else..., everything is going to hell:
«"In light of the events of the last few days in Chile, as the Chilean Independent Music Industry Association, IMICHILE, We support the citizen movements and recognize the urgent need to carry out profound changes in the State that are in tune with Chilean society. and address the enormous inequality and injustices plaguing our country. We demand the right to live in peace. We support and are part of the men and women who seek equality and social justice, we mourn the victims and deaths and we appeal for respect, common sense and civility to prevail. CWe condemn the abuses and violations of human rights, the violence and the acts of crime that have been committed in recent days And we demand that the government commit to responding to citizens' demands, that it end the bellicose tone of its rhetoric, and that it withdraw the army from the streets. Finally, we call on our colleagues, the artistic and creative community, to be part of the changes needed to address these events. may be the beginning of a process that transforms Chile into a just country."».
We insist: Do you see signs of war in this statement?.
While the change is coming, everything is being made to drown out the voices of the Establishment. We see aa Claudio Valenzuela, singer of Lucybell, Along with many of his compatriots, he is peacefully confronting law enforcement in protest. We see Camila Moreno, with her son in her arms, encouraging them not to falter on the march. We see Mon Laferte, to Fran Straube, Carolina Nissen, Yorka And so many other artists are calling in videos for an end to the state of emergency and the presence of the military harassing the civilian population. The protesters are chanting lyrics from Why don't they leave?, by Los Prisioneros. And they dance, because that's their way of expressing their need for change. Chile is not at war. Even a high-ranking military officer has said so in public statements to the press, inspired by the brilliant Mexican philosopher Chapulín Colorado., «"Don't panic.".
At Zonagirante.com, we have always believed in the value of Chilean music, and that's why, throughout our archive, we have been able to showcase the vibrant artistic scene in the South American country. Now, although we are a small media outlet, We want to join your political and social demands. We stand with you. Keep going, the whole continent is supporting you. Keep making your voices heard, from balconies, from the streets, from stages. His situation has nothing to do with the violent hallucinations of his president or his wife.