Can a Song Change an Election? Chile, 1988
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In Chile in 1988, an accessible pop jingle became part of the No campaign. Diminished History follows the music's creative intentions, public participation and the practical work surrounding a historic vote.
We distinguish the October 1988 plebiscite from the March 1990 handover, and the composer's account of his aims from a measured effect on voters. Original percussive demonstrations make one musical idea audible without reproducing the campaign song.
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