In September 2003, a group of artists took part in a concert at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, to commemorate the life of Chilean musician Victor Jara. Jara, who was a national hero in his native country, campaigned for social justice before he was murdered during the Chilean coup 30 years ago.
“It’s a celebration of what he stood for,” said writer and actor Donal O’Kelly. “When they killed him, they cut off his hands. That was a signal to artists to be careful. One of the symbols he used was the power people have in their hands . . . it’s really good that we commemorate him in an upbeat, celebratory way and what he stood for.”
Source: Latin American Solidarity Centre
Year: 2003
Courtesy of Alba Martos Rosa
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