Topic 4 Facts Flashcards
(31 cards)
How many Latin American Grammy’s has Gloria Estefan won?
3
How many albums has Gloria Estefan recorded?
40
How many albums has Gloria Estefan sold?
More than 100 million
What charity work has Gloria Estefan done?
Created a charity to support disadvantaged children
Who is residente?
Composer and producer
What are residente’s lyrics about?
Issues that are affecting society
What charity work has Residente done?
Worked with charities to support the rights of indigenous populations
What charity work has Shakira done?
La fundacion de Los pies descalzos en Colombia, built a school, has made donations to many charities
What has she done for Latin American music?
Made Latin American music popular worldwide, introduced/created many new styles
What happened to Shakira in 2018
She was prosecuted for tax fraud, she had to pay 1.4 million euros to the Spanish government
Which countries did David Bisbal work on the voice in?
Mexico and Argentina
How was his work on the voice beneficial?
Shared his experiences with contestants to help with failures and success
How does Bad Bunny show his political opinions?
Through his lyrics and his new album
What types of problem does Bad Bunny discuss in his lyrics?
Political problems, the USA trying to erase puerto-rican identity, the problems occurring in Puerto Rico
Who is Pablo Hasel?
A rapper
What was Pablo Hasel prosecuted for?
Tweets against the police and the monarchy
What punishment was Pablo Hasel given?
9 months in prison
What did Pablo Hazel’s punishment cause?
Protests across spain
What was Pablo Hasel’s punishment viewed as?
An attack on freedom of expression
What film did Alejandro Gonzales Iñarrutu win an Oscar for?
Birdman
What did Alejandro Gonzales Iñarrutu suggest in his speech?
That Mexico needed a new government
What did Alejandro Gonzales Iñarrutu cause through his speech?
A lot of activity on social media and a large controversy
What has Salma Hayek used her fame to do?
To help to change the role of the woman in society and improve their opportunities
Which charitable causes does Salma Hayek support?
Charities for domestic violence, discrimination against immigrants and women and breastfeeding