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Maná Becomes First Spanish-Language Band Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inclusion: ‘It’s Almost Impossible to Imagine’
Legendary Mexican rock band Maná is among this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, becoming the first Spanish-language band to be nominated.
Besides Maná, the list includes Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Oasis, Outkast, Phish, Soundgarden and The White Stripes. While they’ve toured around the world through decades, in 2023, Maná accomplished an extraordinary feat playing more than 55 concerts, including 16 as part of a residency at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, where it sold over 220,000 tickets, according to Live Nation. Its music has not only stood the test of time, but the band has also become a fierce advocate of environmental justice – launching Selva Negra Foundation in 1996 – and a protector of immigrant rights, most recently speaking out against President Trump’s mass deportation efforts.
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