For Immediate Release // Please Excuse Cross Posting
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Contact: Omar Leon, 213-271-5685, omar@ndlon.org

Los Jornaleros del Norte Release Official Video for ``Tu Voz También es un Arma``

Pasadena, CA – Los Jornaleros del Norte proudly announce the premiere of the official video for their iconic song “La Voz.” This song, which has echoed on street corners, at marches, and during strikes, has become an anthem of the migrant movement over time.

Since 1998, Los Jornaleros del Norte have injected their music and message into the immigrant, labor, and human rights movements in the U.S. Founded and still composed by immigrant day laborers, the band is the beating heart of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network and its 70 day laborer worker centers.

Omar León, one of the singers and authors of this music, has dedicated his life to this project, turning his art into a tool for change and resistance. His commitment to the cause of day laborers and immigrant workers is reflected in every note and word of “La Voz” The official video for this song not only captures the essence of the struggle but also provides an intimate look into the life and years of Omar León, showcasing his perseverance and dedication.

“La Voz” is not just a song; it is a cry of hope and resistance. Through its lyrics and melodies, Los Jornaleros del Norte remind us of the importance of raising and amplifying our voices—a powerful tool capable of inspiring change and challenging injustices. The voice is the weapon with which we confront silence and oppression.

This song has been heard on street corners, at marches, and during strikes, becoming the soundtrack of the migrant movement and symbolizing the evolution of the music of the day laborers in this context. Omar León’s contribution has been fundamental to this evolution, and his life and work are reflected in the video, which promises to inspire and mobilize all those who fight for justice and dignity.

Event Details:
Thursday, July 31, 2024 – Video premiere on all our social media channels
Youtube.com
Facebook.com/RadioJornalera
X.com/RadioJornalera
Instagram.com/RadioJornalera
Tiktok.com/@radiojornalera1
Facebook.com/NDLON
X.com/NDLON
Instagram.com/DayLaborerNetwork
Tiktok.com/@daylaborernetwork


Los Jornaleros del Norte is a musical group committed to the cause of immigrant workers, using their music as a platform to amplify the voices of those who fight for their rights.