{"id":23452,"date":"2022-06-07T15:27:12","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T13:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auxsons.com\/?post_type=breves&p=23452"},"modified":"2022-07-19T11:14:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T09:14:35","slug":"languages-of-the-world-mexicos-zapoteco-rap","status":"publish","type":"breves","link":"https:\/\/www.auxsons.com\/en\/breves\/languages-of-the-world-mexicos-zapoteco-rap\/","title":{"rendered":"Languages of the world : Mexico\u2019s Zapotec rap scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Young mexicans rap to preserve their language<\/strong><\/p>\n

With 68 native languages and 364 linguistic varieties, Mexico is one of the world\u2019s most culturally and linguistically diverse countries. However, due to discrimination suffered by their speakers, 70% of these languages are in danger of extinction. The Zapoteco family is a gathering of around 50 firmly related indegeous mesoamerican dialects spoken by the zapotec individuals in the southwestern area of Mexico. In the Southwestern region of Mexico, the state of Oaxaca is the cradle of zapotec culture. Juchit\u00e1n de Zaragoza, located on the southeast of Oaxaca, is a melting pot of the arts, where youth has increasingly attempted to salvage the lenguaje en peligro de desaparici\u00f3n. <\/em><\/p>\n

One band that goes by Juchirap (Rap Zapoteco) whose purpose is to use music to rescue an indigenous language. This Mexican band performs songs with lyrics written in the language\u2019s native tongue, causing it to gain popularity. Through their poetic assembly of rhymes and melodies, they also portray their struggle against prejudice, a historical problem that has relegated indigenous groups in all sectors of the country. They have performed at various festivals and cultural venues, where their lyrics have won the hearts of those who listen to them.<\/p>\n

Juchirap - Ladxidua Ripapa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n