Grita Canta Vota: The Movement Fusing Music with Latino Voter Power

Inspire and reach: Use music and culture to connect with Latino communities.
Engage voters: Make civic information and participation more accessible.
Mobilize the vote: Encourage registered Latino voters to cast their ballots on election day.

Music has a unique ability to bring people together around a shared culture and experience. Grita Canta Vota builds on that connection by using music and culture to encourage Latino civic engagement and participation in the democratic process.

As a grassroots, nonpartisan campaign and project of IncludUs Fund, Grita Canta Vota combines artist collaborations, community outreach, voter education, and accessible civic tools to make participation more approachable.

This article explores how Grita Canta Vota brings music, culture, and voter engagement together to encourage Latino participation.

Using Music to Encourage Civic Engagement

At the heart of Grita Canta Vota is the belief that music can help inspire, inform, and mobilize Latino communities. The campaign recognizes music as an important part of Latino culture and uses that connection to encourage people to understand the power of their vote and take part in the democratic process.