The first Rock in Rio shows are marked by insults to Bolsonaro

In the breaks of the bands that performed at both the Mundo Stage and Sunset, it was possible to hear screams against the president

The first Rock in Rio 2022 shows, which began on Friday 2, featured several public demonstrations against the Bolsonaro government.

In the breaks of the bands that performed at both Mundo Stage and Sunset, it was possible to hear shouts of ‘Fora, Bolsonaro’ and ‘Bolsonaro will take the c *’.

🚨DATAPOVO: Rock in Rio has just started and they are already asking about Anitta:

“Hey Bolsonaro, go get the c *” pic.twitter.com/xc3T9z2xmy

– Pop Eleven ☻ (@PopOnze) September 2, 2022

So far, no band has spoken out directly against the government. But many artists have used the festival’s visibility in favor of democracy, diversity and the Amazon.

By displaying placards in defense of “vote” and “democracy”, Living Color protested against fascism. “F * ck facism (fuck fascism),” shouted singer Corey Glover, to whom the crowd cheered.

The American band also paid tribute to Marielle Franco, a PSOL councilor in Rio who was murdered along with her driver Anderson Gomes, in 2018.

On the notes of “Muri”, Living Color protests in favor of democracy and voting. The audience of #Rock in Rio he reacted with an “out of Bolsonaro” in a nice chorus.#LivingColourESteveVaiNoMultishow pic.twitter.com/vFpt7ybBqu

– Chegay (@ChegayBlog) September 2, 2022

With the phrase “black lives matter” imprinted on the screen, Black Pantera opened the day of metal with protests against racism and prejudice. “Three black bands on hardcore day” celebrated bassist Chaene, who asked for more highlights for LBGTQI +, indigenous and female bands.

The Sepultura band, which took to the Mundo Stage together with the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, avoided any political demonstrations and even tried to ignore the shouts of the audience in protest against President Jair Bolsonaro.

Sepultura + Brazilian Symphony Orchestra + beautiful sky + choir of ‘Hey Bolsonaro, VTCN’ on # RockinRio2022 #Rock in Rio pic.twitter.com/S3Yiaj1Uqn

– Fábio Felix 50123 🏳️‍🌈 (@fabiofelixdf) September 2, 2022

The French band Gojira came out in defense of the Amazon and concluded the presentation with a song about the destruction of the forest.

“The next song is very, very special. In a way, it involves you here in Brazil and in your beautiful lands. This song is about the destruction of the indigenous home. [brasileiros] and other peoples of the Amazon rainforest, “introduced singer Joe Duplantier, who painted his face with annatto in homage to indigenous peoples.

According to him, it is necessary to change things. “Overall, in many places on the planet. We are counting on you to stand up for what is right, to stand up for your people, your country, your nature. This song goes out to all indigenous peoples around the world.” (* Updated text)

Source: Terra

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