Inspired by the human side of the immigration debate, The Certones, a collective of Chicago musicians, are working on an album exploring underreported stories of immigration in America. Songs from the work have been aired on NPR’s Latino USA, played at demonstrations, and used for fundraising. Due out in summer of 2008, the album includes:
COYOTE considers the role of immigrant smugglers on the southwestern U.S. border
ELVIRA’S SONG, inspired by a mother who sought refuge in a church sanctuary to avoid separating from her U.S. citizen son, Saul
ICE MEN, prompted by the August 2007 Koch Foods chicken packing plant raid
JESUS, commemorating the desert heroism of Jesus Manuel Cordova, who, during an illegal border crossing on Thanksgiving Day, 2007, rescued an American child left stranded after his mother’s death in a car accident.
TERMINAL ISLAND, based on the accusation that ICE forcibly injected immigrants with psychotropic drugs during the deportation process
ZAPETA, dedicated to Pedro Zapeta, whose $59,000 life savings was seized as the undocumented worker attempted to leave the United States for his native Guatemala
What's up. Hope you're doing good. I invite you to check out my latest campaign to fight hate speech against Latinos, the "Justice. Not Bullets." campaign. To learn more & find out ways how you can help, please visit: http://wp.me/ps8BM-6s Peace, -Reg
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Thanks for the request. First of all your music is beautiful and it carries such a powerful message. It brought tears to my eyes. I'm so thankful to all musicians, writers, artists that are using their talents to bring awarness and to fight for this cuase. I came here at the age of 5 w/mother & 6 yr. old brother (who is an artist)through the River like many others. I know the struggles of my people and I know why they risk their lives to come here. Please, keep doing what you doing. United for Change!! Blanca Alanis
I pray that all goes well with your music group in the music industry. You are a very talented group of musicians. You all have a lot of strength and wisdom. Your music has touched me and I know that as your music is spread out to every place in the world, it will inspire and touch many hearts and minds. I pray that God blesses you all and you families. Take care all. Continue strongly and do not stray away from what you love to do. Music. I will keep on supporting you all. God bless.
