Víctor Jara was detained in Estadio Chile among thousands of - TopicsExpress



          

Víctor Jara was detained in Estadio Chile among thousands of others during the 1973 Chilean military coup against the Unidad Popular government, of which Jara was an icon. Jara, a popular folksinger, sang for the other detainees to maintain morale. Along with Andean and Chilean folk songs, he sang a manifesto composed his second night there.The militia recognized him for his song and fame and removed him from the crowd.The guards tore off his nails, smashed his hands, and ordered him to play the guitar. He was found dead a week later with signs of brutal treatment and gunshot wounds
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:24:54 +0000

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