The New York Times talks about our comeback to the stage
#BackToTheStage
Due to the importance of the medium -The New York Times- and the importance of the issue -coming back to the stage- we don’t want to miss our chance of sharing with you today’s article that feature us in one of the most influencial and emblematic papers in the world.
After weeks of research by journalist Marina Haars, and the testimony of photographer Laura León, this large scale article from the NYTimes describes the return of the CND to the stage in Granada’s Festival as respectful and thorough.
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