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Luis R. Conriquez Decries Concert Violence, Says ‘I’ll Make Significant Changes to My Lyrics’
Luis R. Conriquez, one of the most popular singers of corridos bélicos, is making changes to his music after a chaotic concert in Mexico.
The State of Mexico’s Security Department doubled down on this policy in a statement released Saturday, urging local authorities to enforce the prohibition of such songs at public events. Other parts of the country are implementing similar measures, especially after a major controversy in March when the University of Guadalajara hosted a concert where images of a well-known drug lord were projected on stage. This week, the government’s Culture Department announced a binational contest called “México Canta,” which aims to encourage young artists — especially those making corridos tumbados, a trendy subgenre — to create songs without promoting violence or drug-related themes.
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