No. 11 (2020): Cultural pluralism and linguistic policies
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Revitalization of indigenous languages through music in Mexico

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  • Josep Cru,
  • José Antonio Flores Farfán
Josep Cru
Newcastle University
José Antonio Flores Farfán
Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social

Published 2023-09-20

Keywords

  • young artists,
  • rap,
  • rock,
  • revaluation,
  • (re)vitalization,
  • indigenous languages,
  • documentation,
  • linguistic policies
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Revitalization of indigenous languages through music in Mexico. (2023). Diario De Campo, 11, 163-182. https://revistas.inah.gob.mx/index.php/diariodecampo/article/view/19381

Abstract

This article presents the innovative artistic experience offered by modern musical genres such as rap and rock, developed by young authors speaking indigenous languages, who, through their creations, contribute in an autonomous, pleasurable, and empowered way to the positive revaluation of their identities and the promotion of their languages. Also, we critically analyze some limitations and shortcomings of language documentation projects, advocating instead strategies and revitalization efforts stemming from the grassroots and in collaboration with the speakers to address in a more efficient way the recovery and strengthening of indigenous languages.

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