Can Music Change Minds?

It used to be that Spanish-language artists had to perform in English to succeed in the U.S. Today, they can sing in their native tongue and top the charts. But with increased visibility, does increased industry equity follow for Spanish-language artists? In an era of division over immigration—when so many love Latin music that crosses borders, but question Latin people who do—can music bring America together? Activist, musician, and Chicanx-Latinx studies professor Martha Gonzalez and "La Banda Elástica" magazine founder and publisher Emilio Morales discuss how Latino music transcends borders. This program was co-presented by Zócalo Public Square, The Skirball Cultural Center, and Grand Performances. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intros 04:00 - Conversation with Emilio Morales and Martha Gonzalez Visit for more programs and essays in the series. Follow Zócalo on X: x.com/thepublicsquare Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn:

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This episode was published on Sep 15, 2025.

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