American musicians died at 18
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José Antonio Burciaga
José Antonio Burciaga (April 5, 2015 El Paso-October 7, 1996) also known as Jose Antonio Burciaga or José Antonio Burciaga was an American writer, novelist, artist, poet and visual artist.
He grew up in a bilingual, bicultural household and was a prominent figure in the Chicano movement of the 1960s. Burciaga's work often highlighted the experiences of Mexican Americans and their struggles for equality and social justice. He co-founded the social justice arts collective, Mexican American Liberation Art Front (MALAF), and was also a professor of Chicano studies at San Francisco State University. In addition to his activism and writing, Burciaga was a talented artist and illustrator, and his artwork often appeared alongside his written works. Some of his most notable works include "Drink Cultura: Chicanismo," "Spilling the Beans: Loteria Chicana," and "Undocumented Love/Amor sin papeles." Burciaga remains an influential figure in the Chicano literary and arts communities.
Burciaga received his bachelor's degree in English and psychology from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas and went on to earn his master's degree in multicultural education from the University of San Francisco. He also studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and the Institute Allende in Mexico. Burciaga's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and collections, including the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History. He was also a recipient of the prestigious American Book Award for his book "Drink Cultura: Chicanismo." Burciaga's legacy continues to inspire generations of Chicano artists, writers, and activists who seek to uplift and empower their communities.
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