Music

Fans Outraged by Willie Nelson’s Politics Haven’t Been Paying Attention

Robert Scheer and Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 14, 2018 In light of the dust the country music legend has kicked up by playing a benefit concert for Ted Cruz's Democratic Senate challenger, here's a look back at Nelson's in-depth interview on "Scheer Intelligence." Dig deeper ( 44 Min. Read )

‘Nico, 1988’: Trine Dyrholm on the Art of Bringing an Enigma (Back) to Life

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Aug 2, 2018 The Danish actor found her way into the most challenging role of her career by finding the spirit of the story instead of trying to become something she wasn't. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Kanye West Needs to Visit the Alabama Slavery Memorial

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan May 3, 2018 The rap artist provoked controversy in an interview with celebrity news website TMZ when he said, "When you hear about slavery for 400 years ... that sounds like a choice." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Clinton, Cabello, Monae Provide Grammys’ Political Moments

DAVID BAUDER / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2018 One-time Grammy winner Hillary Clinton makes it back to the awards show in a skit about a recording of Michael Wolff's best-selling book, "Fire and Fury." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Serkin, Gould and the Pianist’s Ideal

Tim Riley / Truthdig Jan 26, 2018 Recently available deluxe recordings from Rudolf Serkin and Glenn Gould reveal new secrets about these polar-opposite titans of classical piano. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Why Jeff Sessions Loves Pot Prohibition

Harvey Wasserman / OpEdNews Jan 11, 2018 The drug war is a cash cow for prison owners, cops, guards, lawyers, judges, bailiffs and others. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sticky Fingers

Tim Riley / Truthdig Dec 23, 2017 A nearsighted new biography of Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner would have us believe that any narcissistic cokehead could have shepherded innovative work by Hunter S. Thompson, Annie Leibovitz and others just by being in the right place at the right time. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Why Eminem’s ‘Trump Stomp’ Deserves Critical Examination

By Colin Jenkins Oct 12, 2017 Despite the traction it is getting online (over 22 million views and counting on YouTube alone), what the rapper did was nothing new. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Danny Goldberg on Channeling the Idealism of the Summer of Love (Audio)

BLANK Jul 14, 2017 Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer and the music industry veteran discuss the political impact of psychedelic music in the ’60s. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

Nobel Winner Bob Dylan Releases Speech on How His Words and Songs Relate to Literature

By Steven Rosenfeld / AlterNet Jun 7, 2017 The singer-songwriter connects his inspiration and his craft to the literary and cultural canon. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Director John Scheinfeld on the Spiritual Journey of Jazz Icon John Coltrane (Audio)

BLANK May 26, 2017 In this edition of “Scheer Intelligence,” Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer talks with the documentarian about his film. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

‘Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary’ Brings the Jazz Legend to Life

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 22, 2017 On "This Is Happening," John Scheinfeld discusses his new film about the revered American saxophonist and composer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )