PinnedPublished inSocially Driven MusicMusic’s Wake-up CallIs the Corporate Music Industry Politically Intimidated Too…or Just Moribund?May 27A response icon1May 27A response icon1
PinnedPublished inSocially Driven Music“Is Music Next Up for Censorship after ‘Voice of America,’ Arts Endowments, Literature, etc? ”Songwriters and Music Artists are the OG ‘voices of America’May 16May 16
PinnedPublished inSocially Driven MusicThe P-word, American Politics and the Music Industry…Elton John’s “Rocket Hour” is a Beacon of HopeApr 27A response icon1Apr 27A response icon1
PinnedWill the Music Industry Demonstrate Importance or Impotence?Will Will Not Be Complicit!Mar 23Mar 23
Pinned‘Music — It’s About Purpose, Stupid!The music industry must focus on the meaning behind music to mitigate its creative doldrums, tying the art back to purpose.Nov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023
Published inSocially Driven MusicHonor Sly Stone’s Energy, Passion and Purpose with New Music Mirroring his Social Conscience!“STAND!” … It’s Time for LiveAid/We Are the World-Type Events for DemocracyJun 12A response icon1Jun 12A response icon1
Published inThe RiffRunning with Springsteen for Renewed PurposeDid Bruce Springsteen also speak to and for you with his May 2025 concert “Land of Hopes and Dreams” remarks about current American…Jun 3Jun 3
Published inSocially Driven MusicWill the Music Industry Demonstrate Importance or Impotence?We Will Not Be Complicit!Mar 23Mar 23
Published inSocially Driven MusicHow Music Can Provide Solace and Resilience after Devastating Fires and Unnerving PoliticsMusic and Politics Come Together for a Major Course Correction for Both (and to Obliterate the Pursuit of American Kleptocracy)Feb 27A response icon1Feb 27A response icon1
Frank Mastropolo Thanks for this article, Frank.I knew and respected Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler (Arif Martin, the genius who produced the record, became a friend of mine), but…Oct 27, 2024A response icon1Oct 27, 2024A response icon1