Can reggaetón, currently one of the most popular music genres in the world, be political? This video explores the notion of music as a political statement.
Script by José Manuel Simian | Editing by Marcelo Baéz
Many people consider the maligned genre to be nothing more than misogynist party music — often with justifiable reason.
So can reggaeton be leftist, conservative, or even feminist? Is it simply a passing fad, or can this genre branch out into more?
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We explore all of these notions on this week’s video The Politicization of Reggeatón.
Watch the video below to find out.
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