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In this video I talk about the activism and the narrative at the core of Manchester jazz-rock band Maruja's debut album: Pain to Power:
https://youtu.be/XXKDW8X1_MA
If you'd rather read my thoughts, here is my full script:
PAIN
Maruja are no strangers to pain. All of Maruja’s art so far has explored the enduring and eventual overcoming of pain. Knocknarea explored the horrifying clashes of war, the civilians trying to stay alive and find connection while their skies burn ... read more
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