TED: Poetry, music and identity | Jorge Drexler

Jorge Drexler shares his experience of being inspired by Joaquín Sabina to write a song using the Décima form, a complex Spanish poetic structure. He explores the historical and cultural journey of Décimas from Spain to Latin America, highlighting its adaptation in various countries. Jorge reflects on his personal connection to the song's themes, influenced by his mixed cultural background and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He discusses the global influences on music and identity, culminating in a performance of 'The Milonga of the Jewish Moor.'

What personal experiences influenced the narrator's writing of the Décima?

How does the narrator describe the relationship between the milonga and its cultural roots?

What does the narrator express about identity in relation to the Décima?

What lesson did the narrator learn about cultural identity during their travels?