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Legião Urbana music use in José Dirceu campaign

Overview

The use of the Legião Urbana song ‘Fábrica’ in the electoral campaign of José Dirceu, a candidate for the Chamber of Deputies, has sparked controversy regarding music rights and political neutrality.

Giuliano Manfredini, son of the late Renato Russo and holder of the band’s music rights, authorized the use of the song. Manfredini stated that the track’s themes of social inequality and labor exploitation remain relevant to the Brazilian context and expressed support for Dirceu’s democratic history and policy proposals.

However, Legião Urbana drummer Marcelo Bonfá has publicly opposed the decision, stating that neither he nor Renato Russo would have authorized the music for any political party or ideology. Bonfá argued that the band’s music transcends partisan disputes. The incident underscores an ongoing legal dispute in the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) between Manfredini and former band members Bonfá and Dado Villa-Lobos over the ownership of the band’s repertoire.

Entities

Giuliano Manfredini · Renato Russo · José Dirceu · Legião Urbana · Marcelo Bonfá

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Marcelo Bonfá opposes use of Legião Urbana music in José Dirceu campaign

    Legião Urbana drummer Marcelo Bonfá stated that neither he nor Renato Russo would authorize the use of their music for political campaigns following its use in José Dirceu’s candidacy video.

  2. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    José Dirceu uses Legião Urbana song in campaign with family authorization

    Giuliano Manfredini, son of Renato Russo, authorized the use of the song ‘Fábrica’ by Legião Urbana in José Dirceu’s campaign for the Chamber of Deputies.

Sources

blogdomagno.com.br · brasil247.com · brasilemfolhas.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br · diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · icas.se · jovempan.com.br · oconvergente.com.br · propermag.com · revistaforum.com.br · satakunta.fi