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Metal musicians fight for better world
September 21, 2010In recent years, musicians have begun to weigh in on important social, economic, and especially environmental issues.
Read moreIrwin Silber, a craftsman of the folk revival, dies at 84
September 13, 2010Irwin Silber, the primary craftsman of the urban folk song revival, died Sept. 8.
Read moreThe global pop militancy of M.I.A.
August 17, 2010Some on the left may dismiss her as indulging in postmodern "identity politics" - M.I.A. herself has said that her work explores her "otherness."
Read moreLoss of a jazz warrior: Abbey Lincoln
August 16, 2010Vocalist, actress and activist Abbey Lincoln, who died Aug. 14 at age 80, captured the energy and drive of an era in recording and film as few others could.
Read more“American Idol” is about young talent, not celebrities
August 6, 2010Sooner or later every popular TV show eventually flops, and "American Idol" last season appeared to be heading down that path - but the show must go on, right?
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