March of the Red Carnations Commemorates Ali Primera
Ali Primera died on 16 February 1985, but remains one of the most popular Venezuelan singers and is a national icon. A member of the Venezuelan Communist Party, his songs are dedicated to themes such as poverty, inequality, exploitation, and resisitance. On Saturday 19 February Venezuelans marched from Primera's house to his grave, in Paraguana, Falcon state.
Ali Primera died on 16 February 1985, but remains one of the most popular Venezuelan singers and is a national icon. A member of the Venezuelan Communist Party, his songs are dedicated to themes such as poverty, inequality, exploitation, and resisitance.
On Saturday 19 February Venezuelans marched from Primera’s house to his grave, in Paraguana, Falcon state.