Crossing Europe, “L’Estaca”-Style : A Quick Guide to Europe’s Most Popular Protest Song
Few things hop borders quite so well as music – and few songs are as well-traveled as “L’Estaca” (or “The Stake”), a protest song by the famed Spanish musician Lluís Llach. Since it was first performed by Llach, variations of “L’Estaca” have appeared in translation in many different contexts – not only in Europe, but around the world. At a time of increasing division and multiplying travel restrictions, art that transcends borders should be of special interest to Europeans.