Ato Perifrico (City of Rhyme)

Youth Prize - Winner 2008
Using Hip Hop, 14 young people from Recife's favelas speak out against the violence which permeates their lives. Recife is Brazil's most violent city. Child murder is a regular occurrence, tyrannical gangs control daily life and hunger is rife. The group's lyrics condemn that violence and issue a wake-up call to their community.

Fast Facts

Year of Entry: 2008
Category: Youth Prize
Position: Winner
Artform: Music
Location: Brazil
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