Ana Tijoux
1977
5
Quotes
Biography
Ana Tijoux is a Chilean-French musician and singer known for her powerful fusion of Latin American hip hop and social commentary. Born in France to Chilean parents who fled the Pinochet dictatorship, Tijoux grew up in both countries, influencing her music with a blend of cultures. She gained international recognition with her solo albums, including '1977' which featured the hit single '1977' and received critical acclaim. Tijoux's music often addresses important social issues and challenges listeners to reflect on power dynamics and inequality.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I have a role as a woman and mother; that doesn't mean I have to abandon my music, for me, being a mother is not a synonym for sacrificing my art.
2
Hip-hop is the language of the excluded, the oppressed, the invisible.
3
My body is a temple and I'm the priestess.
4
Powerful people have encountered me in life who change my whole vision.
5
I sing for those who already died and those who are still to come.