A new definition of 'folk' & 9/11

Subject: RE: A new definition of 'folk' & 9/11
From: Janice in NJ
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 09:23 PM

But the War Resisters League did put a lot of performers before the public the night of Sept. 10th. Some performed with amplification, including a folk musician Pat Humphries and her entourage, a Latin-jazz group, a classical string quartet, and a chorale group. Then the power was turned off at around 10 pm, but the music continued. As I said previously, there was a 25 piece classical ensemble as well as about a dozen folkies. InOBU, what more do you want the War Resisters League to do? You know they are a peace organization, not a talent agency!

Subject: RE: A new definition of 'folk' & 9/11
From: InOBU
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 09:57 PM

Janice, I think you are not responding to what I wrote. I don't think Steve and I could be clearer, but I will say it once more... the voice of progressive politics has always been the folk singers, who, today, are not the ones who are getting record contracts, as there has been a depolitising of the arts. Folk today, should concider that unsigned bands have a voice seldom heard. It has nothing to do with the WRL being a tallent agency.
all the best, Larry

Subject: RE: A new definition of 'folk' & 9/11
From: InOBU
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 09:57 PM

PS Pat Humphrises was great. Cheers Larry

Subject: RE: A new definition of 'folk' & 9/11
From: Suffet
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 10:58 PM

Let me reiterate Larry's argument from another perspective. Ever hear of a rap group called The Disciples? They are four young men from Brooklyn, and their songs are about human rights, stopping the exploitation of workers, struggling for peace and social justice, standing up to intolerance, etc.? Pete Seeger has praised their work. They have been written about in Vibe and in The Source, they've performed at street fairs and at public schools throughout New York and at the Donnell Branch of the New York Public Library, they appeared at a Clearwater festival, and they've even been on the PBS television show Rights and Wrongs.

My guess, however, is that you have never heard of The Disciples. That's because no major label wants them and no commercial radio or cable station gives them any airplay. Why not? Because they refuse to do the misogynist, homophobic, racist, xenophobic, violent crap, that passes for rap music. So they hold down day jobs while they give freebies or play for chump change, while rappers like Eminem and B.I.G. rake in millions upon millions with their dreck.

Larry, I'm with you on this one. And I agree Pat was great. And so were the people who sang with her, including Sandy, Ben, and all those kids.

--- Steve

Subject: RE: A new definition of 'folk' & 9/11
From: InOBU
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 11:44 PM

Well Sreve, ya said it much better than I, that is exactly what I mean. Cheers old man, ... Larry

Subject: RE: A new definition of 'folk' & 9/11
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 11:59 PM

Steve is there anywhere one can get ahold of a tape or CD by The Disciples? I'd really like to hear their stuff.

Thanks,

kat

Subject: RE: A new definition of 'folk' & 9/11
From: Wolfgang
Date: 16 Sep 02 - 08:13 AM

My mistake, Sharon, sorry. I had misread a part of your post.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: A new definition of 'folk' & 9/11
From: Suffet
Date: 16 Sep 02 - 08:55 AM

The Disciples have gone off in different directions -- jobs, school, families, etc. -- but they can be reassembled if the call comes. In fact, you can give them the call! To reach The Disciples, please telephone Tavarez Hardy at [phone]. If you don't recognize the 646 area code, it's been recently activated and it is for New York City, which already has 212, 718, and 917.

--- Steve