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Living in a democratic society doesn't just mean speaking your mind. It means singing your heart out. This World Cafe special explores free speech in music.
Songs of Freedom from the World Cafe features stirring gospel from the deep
South, alongside fresh Hip Hop from the streets of New York, with additional
forays into Rock, Country and Folk-- Musicians from Blind Boys of Alabama to
50 cent, from Merle Haggard to Steve Earle. They all lend their voices to
the ongoing American practice of speaking... or singing what's on your
mind.
Public Radio Collaboration 2003
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Live to tape Saturday, Nov. 8, 8-10 pm Eastern
for use after Prairie Home Companion
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Living in a democratic society doesn't just mean speaking your mind. It means singing your heart out. This World Cafe special explores free speech in music. Songs of Freedom from the World Cafe features stirring gospel from the deep South, alongside fresh Hip Hop from the streets of New York, with additional forays into Rock, Country and Folk-- Musicians from Blind Boys of Alabama to 50 cent, from Merle Haggard to Steve Earle. They all lend their voices to the ongoing American practice of speaking... or singing what's on your mind.
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Live to tape Saturday, Nov. 8, 8-10 pm Eastern
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Posted on February 03, 2004 at 09:40 AM | Permalink
Review of Songs of Freedom - A World Cafe special
This piece wasn't as political as I anticipated, but that brings to the forefront the idea that democracy isn't all political. It wasn't until I was in the middle of the gospel section that I realized this. I would have expected to hear a lot more from the sixties, but I'm glad I didn't. It is commendable that they focused on hip hop at the beginning, but to really round it out, I was waiting for some pro-war songs, which are forms of free speech as well, even -- especially -- if we disagree.
David did an excellent job hosting this piece and it's great to hear the opinions from so many perspectives. I don't favor gospel music, but it's great to hear someone talking about God on the radio. I don't favor hip hop, but it's great to hear serious discussion about it. Music is powerful, emotional, and perfect for speaking out.