“Standing in the Breach”: good politics and music from Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne has released his 14th studio album. "Standing in the Breach" is the most political album in Browne's increasing leftward cultural and political career.
Robey Theatre Company celebrates with Paul Robeson Theatre Festival
The two-day Festival celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Robey Theatre Company, dedicated to developing "innovative new plays written about the Black experience."
Farley Mowat: Writer, socialist and environmentalist
Canadian author Farley Mowat, who died on May 12, wrote with humour, keen perception and passionate social commitment, completing over 40 books and numerous articles.
Labor says "NO" to outsourcing of "Draft Day's" music
"Some people think music drops from heaven. But it doesn't. It takes talented union musicians to make music."
Hugh Masekela: 75th birthday celebration tour
South African trumpeter and activist Hugh Masekela has entertained audiences with his special blend of jazz and world music for over 50 years.
Poem: “Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie at Riverfest, St. Paul, Minnesota"
From "The Death of Communism" (Partisan Press) and reprinted with permission.
Pete Seeger, we honor you
Here are just a few stories about the impact made by Pete Seeger on a single one of the millions of people who were influenced by him during his long, creative, inspiring and productive life.
“Black Revolutionary” explores life of William Patterson and global freedom fight
In Gerald Horne's new book, "Black Revolutionary: William Patterson and the Globalization of the African American Freedom Struggle," we are privy to William L. Patterson's transformation from well-to-do lawyer to a revolutionary.
Thrills are alive with sound of Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald revealed herself as not only possessing a stellar soprano voice, but also a sparkling wit, winning personality and a strong social consciousness and conscience.
