Musicians at Latin Grammys tell viewers: ‘Don’t vote for racists'

Al Jazeera ^ | November 20, 2015 | Ned Resnikoff

[2ndDivisionVet]

Performers Maná and Los Tigres del Norte end musical numbers with a political message.

Two big-name musical acts urged audience members at this year’s Latin Grammys to vote against “racist” politicians, in an apparent shot across the bow at Donald Trump and other presidential candidates who have made disparaging remarks about Hispanic immigrants.

The band Los Tigres del Norte finished a performance during the awards show, which aired Thursday night, by displaying a banner with the words, “Latinos unidos, no voten por los racistas,” which translates to “Latinos united, don’t vote for racists.”

The band Maná, which took home the award for best pop/rock album, inserted a similar message into its acceptance speech.

“This is how we can use our power. We have to exercise our right to vote, and vote for those who will give more quality [of life] to Latinos, to the candidates,” said lead singer Fher. “Use your strength, Latinos!"(continued)

[wardaddy]

Eff these invaders

Va fodase

Carajo!

[SmokingJoe]

Manai and Los Tigres Del Norte? Who the heck are they? Never heard of these jokers. One thing is certain though, they are rabid Latino racists projecting their own racism onto Donald Trump. Everyone knows Trump is no racist.

[windsorknot]

Pendejos.

[rightwingcrazy]

“Don’t vote for racists”

But, I presume they voted for Obama. Have they seen the error of their ways?

[fieldmarshaldj]

Good advice. Vote for Trump-Cruz against the racist Democrat-Communist party.

[uglybiker]

That rules out most Dems.

[FreedomGuru]

"Two big-name racists musical acts urged audience members at this years Latin Grammys to vote against racist politicians, in an apparent shot across the bow at Donald Trump and other presidential candidates who have made disparaging remarks about illeagle Hispanic immigrants.

[zipper]

I suppose that means anyone affiliated with La Raza (The Race).

[Gaffer]

When were the White Grammys? Who won?

[jsanders2001]

Here’s a novel thought. Why don’t you vote for the guys with the best talent?

[RginTN]

Thats why no one should vote democrat!

[Godebert]

Vote for Trump-Cruz against the racist Democrat-Communist party.

I will not vote for any ticket that includes Rubio, Cruz, Jindal or that Punjab from South Carolina, Nikki Haley.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Cruz will be on the ticket. Hillary thanks you for your vote.

[Godebert]

Trump wouldn’t pick an ineligible candidate for his V.P. slot. Texas is reliable republican electoral vote, so Trump doesn’t need Cruz anyway.

[Migraine]

When were the White Grammys? Who won?

GMTA. Beat me to it. I would say to the latino-grammy crowd, call me whatever you want to, but first call me thankful I'm not a latino peasant.

[Altura Ct.]

Let’s see, Hispanics from the Latino Grammys are whining about racist?

Hahahahahahahahahahaha

[Tax-chick]

Los Tigres del Norte are a conjunto band, best known as drug-war balladeers, but they also recorded a very popular version of the Christian-kitsch hit “One Day at a Time.”

[Hotlanta Mike]

Then why do they support La Raza?

[Patton@Bastogne]

.







.