Word: bandness
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...Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as a hero for her efforts to fix the country's chaotic finances and clean up corruption. But many Nigerians would also love to see tribute paid to people like Gani Fawehinmi, Nigeria's most renowned human-rights lawyer and campaigner. Or the late Afro-beat band leader, saxophonist and political activist Fela Kuti, who sang about the ills of the government and the struggles of poor workers. Tomiwa Kukoyi Lagos I'm O.K., You're an Idiot James Poniewozik's essay "The Age of iPod Politics," about Americans' ability to fashion their own insular world...
...When I think of our class, I think this is one of the great success stories,” says Priscilla J. Orta ’05, a former band member. “Claudia wanted to do it and thought it was necessary, so she just went out there...
...Band member Socrates R. Cruz ’06, for one, is grateful...
Other members of the band cite the important cultural function that Mariachi Veritas serves...
Citing the scores of guests at last year’s concert and the various local gigs the band lands, Garcia says that Mariachi Veritas has a growing fan base—with a good number of groupies...