Otro Sur's spring concert “É Proibido Proibir" (it is forbidden to forbid) draws its name and inspiration from a song of the same name by Brazilian musician and countercultural icon Caetano Veloso.

Democracy and freedom of speech have been fragile concepts in much of Latin America. Musicians who have spoken up in, or against authoritarian governments have faced censorship, exile, torture and even death. In this concert, CofC's student ensemble Otro Sur celebrates the musicians who have spoken up against authoritarianism in countries, including Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Directed by Michael O'Brien, the ensemble will be joined by special guests including members of the CofC Concert Choir and violinist Laura Díaz Coronado '22.