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Arizona Hip Hop Duo Finds Music Inspiration From Immigration And Border Issues

Arizona Hip Hop Duo Shining Soul.
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Arizona Hip Hop Duo Shining Soul.

Rap and hip-hop have often been used as a way to get across messages about racial and social justice. Arizona-based Shining Soul has used frustration with U.S. border policy and the immigration enforcement law SB1070 as inspiration for their music.

We spoke with Shining Soul MCs Franco Habre and Alex Soto. They’ll be performing on Sunday night at the Phoenix Youth Hostel and Cultural Center.

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