In a phone interview, politically-engaged singer-songwriter David Rovics discusses 2 of the concerns that are central to his music: (1) Community and (2) its great enemy, Capitalism, American style. Plus 2 songs by DR, commentary by KD, & announcement of free events in Connecticut featuring DR & journalist Dahr Jamail (Sept. 19-21, 2009).
Thanks to David Rovics for his time, thoughts, & candor . . . and for his music.
"New World Notes" is produced for WWUH-FM, a community service of the University of Hartford. Feedback to kdowst at hotmail period com.
For more info. on Jamail's and Rovics' July 19-21 appearances in Connecticut--and to check for last-minute changes--please consult http://willtoresistwar.blogspot.com
Songs by David Rovics played -- "There Used to Be a City In This Town," "New Orleans"
Photos, drawings, links, additional commentary, & an archive of past shows supplement each installment. See them at our Web site (blog)--http://newworldnotes.blogspot.com. Permanent link to this blog entry - http://newworldnotes.blogspot.com/2009/09/david-rovics-capitalism-and-community.html. Weekly email newsletter free on request.
www.davidrovics.com
Rovics has made his recordings available on mp3s for free download. You'll find 200+ of them available at http://www.soundclick.com/davidrovics.
Interview recorded on September 9, 2009.
SERIES OVERVIEW -- Political and social commentary in a variety of genres. Exploring the gap between what we want ... and what they're trying to make us settle for. "Date recorded" = date of first scheduled broadcast.
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