Daniela Mercury has become the first axé artist to receive a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The singer-songwriter from Bahia was honored last Monday night (9) for her contribution to Latin American music.Born in Salvador, Daniela used her acceptance speech to reflect on her career and champion axé, the genre that has defined it. She also spoke about the social struggles addressed in its lyrics.“Axé is an Afro-Bahian genre whose lyrics speak to many struggles: the fight against racism, social discrimination, fascism and all forms of violence. Axé is the song of my city, where joy is a revolution.”- Daniela MercuryThe singer also spoke about democracy and freedom amid rising authoritarianism in Latin America and other parts of the world.“We must fight together for freedom, peace and the democratic rule of law in our countries and around the world.”- Daniela MercuryDaniela also invited those in attendance to make the L hand sign, a symbol of President Lula and the fight against fascism in Brazil. “Long live democracy and freedom in Latin America! Long live art!” she declared.The Lifetime Achievement Award has previously gone to other major figures in Brazilian music, including Rita Lee, Gal Costa, Djavan, Ney Matogrosso, Jorge Ben Jor, Erasmo Carlos, Lulu Santos, Milton Nascimento, Toquinho and Martinho da Vila.With the honor, Daniela Mercury joins that group as the first axé artist to receive the Latin Grammy recognition.With information from PapelPop.
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