For the lead single off World War Free Now, a conceptual album about a nonviolent world devoid of super powers, Narcy once again teamed up with Ridwan… Read more “Rapper Narcy & Director Ridwan Adhami Team Up to Highlight Refugee Resilience In ‘Free’ Video (Billboard)”
Category: Music
Muslim Musicians, Execs Fear the ‘Chilling Effect’ of Trump’s Travel Ban (Billboard)
President Donald Trump’s Jan. 27 executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority nations for 90 days has deeply complicated plans already in motion involving sectors of the U.S.… Read more “Muslim Musicians, Execs Fear the ‘Chilling Effect’ of Trump’s Travel Ban (Billboard)”
Boubacar Traoré Creates Community Using The Language Of Blues (Warscapes)
When Boubacar Traoré first achieved fame in the 1960s, it was tethered to a social responsibility. Hits like Mali Twist were immediately swept into the narrative of… Read more “Boubacar Traoré Creates Community Using The Language Of Blues (Warscapes)”
Drag Queens And Gateway Drugs: How Heartbeat Opera Is Breathing Life Into The Classics (Daily Pnut)
There’s nothing like the powdered wig era to remind us that any set of gender norms is temporary. Louisa Proske, Heartbeat Opera’s co-Artistic Director, tells us why… Read more “Drag Queens And Gateway Drugs: How Heartbeat Opera Is Breathing Life Into The Classics (Daily Pnut)”
What ‘Imagine’ Tells Us About Our Perception Of John Lennon And His Abusive Past (Uproxx)
How do we decide which of our idols get to be forgiven? On the 40th anniversary of Imagine, how should we remember John Lennon? Read the full article… Read more “What ‘Imagine’ Tells Us About Our Perception Of John Lennon And His Abusive Past (Uproxx)”
How Lebanese Indie Rockers Mashrou’ Leila Balance Boycotts And Touring (Brooklyn Magazine)
Since Mashrou’ Leila formed in 2008, the band has been a lightning rod for backlash from a conservative-controlled media, but also an important voice for gender equality in… Read more “How Lebanese Indie Rockers Mashrou’ Leila Balance Boycotts And Touring (Brooklyn Magazine)”
