Turning Silence Into Song: The Music of Leon Rosselson (Online Concert) SUNDAY MAY 22ND, 2022 Presented via Zoom and Free Livestream 3 PM -5PM ET NOON-2 PT 8PM-10 PM UK Leon Rosselson has been turning silence into song for six decades, creating a soundtrack for unsung heroes and unspeakable scoundrels. The People's Music Network is celebrating Leon's lifetime of work with a live online concert featuring an international lineup of musical luminaries -- including Leon himself -- singing his songs and reflecting on how his music has made a difference in struggles for justice and peace. PERFORMERS INCLUDE (in alphabetical order): Frankie Armstrong (UK); Billy Bragg (UK); Rick Burkhardt (US); Martin Carthy (UK); Russ Chandler (UK); Barbara Dane (US); Chris Foster (Iceland); Robb Johnson (UK); Reem Kelani (UK); Nancy Kerr (UK); Sandra Kerr (UK); Charlie King (US); Leon Rosselson (UK); Martin Simpson (UK); Dean Stevens (US); Elijah Wald (US). The concert is free to the public through the YouTube livestream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXiHTZ8ESzI By registering for the concert, people can help support PMN’s year round work of presenting workshops, conferences, and songswaps, while also getting the Zoom link for the show. UPDATE (7 AUG) STILL VIEWABLE ON YOUTUBE
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