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Emmanuel Jal: La música de un niño de la guerra

Filmed Jul 2009 • Posted Aug 2009TEDGlobal 2009
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Durante cinco años, el joven Emmanuel Jal peleó como niño soldado en Sudán. Rescatado por una trabajadora voluntaria, se ha convertido en una estrella de hip-hop internacional y en un activista a favor de de los niños en zonas de guerra. Con palabras y con letras de canciones, narra la historia de su asombrosa vida.

Emmanuel Jal's hypnotic voice rises from hellish origins as a beacon of hope for those caught in seemingly endless cycles of war and despair. Full bio »

Translated into Spanish by Ajmme Kajros
Reviewed by Cesar Perales
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