Pete Seeger on youth, careers, and social movements
David Kupfer visited with Pete Seeger just before his 90th birthday in the spring of 2009. This is the second installment of a three part series based on the interviews.
Carlos Santana slams Georgia's anti-immigrant law
Immigrant rights activists say legendary guitarist Carlos Santana hit a home run during his speech at Major League Baseball's annual Civil Rights Game in Atlanta, Georgia, May 15.
Pete Seeger on the power of songs, an interview
Now is Pete Seeger's 92nd birthday. Happy birthday Pete!
NY festival will showcase Cuban artists
The festival will include Cuban artists, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, photographers and writers who will showcase their work.
Leaders map jobs fight at Amistad Awards event
Activists said they were inspired, "fired up and ready to go" at The Voices for Jobs, Equality & Peace - People's World Amistad Awards Concert held in New Haven, Connecticut Dec. 5.
Hundreds remember ReeAnne Halonen, 1943-2010
ReeAnne Halonen got her last wish. A Dixieland band on Nov. 14 led family and friends with trumpet and trombone blaring in a funeral procession up the street to a park two blocks from her home.
Music to get out the vote - pass it along!
Jay Z's performances on the campaign trail with Barack Obama encouraged thousands of young people to vote for the first time in 2008. Now he and others are trying to do it again.
Concierto Sin Fronteras - a night of cultural resistance
LOS ANGELES - On a recent Saturday night in the heart of Boyle Heights, a unique event was held.
Lollapalooza music festival sparks controversy
CHICAGO - Some here call it the Wal-Mart of music festivals, others term it Monopolooza - either way, the three-day music fest expected to rock the city Aug. 6-8 comes with controversy.
Jazz fest hears preview of tribute to Dr. King
SAN FRANCISCO - For some years now, bassist, composer, band leader and educator Marcus Shelby has been bringing to musical life some of the most dramatic and significant episodes in American freedom and civil rights struggles.
