Ato Perifrico (City of Rhyme)

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.

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