Narcocorridos is a very controversial style of music in Mexico. Those who love it tend to be victims of the violence brought on by the drug war, and therefore they use it to cope with trauma while also benefitting financially from a situation they cannot escape. Those who dislike the genre tend to be outside of the culture, far from the affected areas and are usually higher up in the class hierarchy.
Power of Sound - Editorial
This brief challenged me to create an editorial piece of work that would highlight the power of sound, for my response I focused on Narcocorridos - a sub-genre of traditional Mexican folk music. This booklet presents two opposing perspectives that aim to foster sympathy for those affected, as well as educate both sides on the gravity of this war.