One could argue that songs are literature set to music -- sure, we can think of some exceptions, too, but even a snappy little Beach Boys tune tells a vivid story. Artists for Literacy, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of reading-challenged children … [Read more...] about Lyrics as Literature
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Fast Fact…Fast! Act!
Fast Fact: Some analysts estimate that since the 2003 creation of the Kimberley Process, which was designed to certify the origin of rough diamonds and ensure that diamond purchases do not fund violence, blood diamonds still comprise about 15% of the global diamond trade. Fast! … [Read more...] about Fast Fact…Fast! Act!
Woman of Soul: Joan Baez
She made many other artists' songs famous, but penned her most haunting tune herself and titled her biggest-selling album," “Diamonds and Rust” after it. The clear and strong voice of a generation, JoanBaez helped define the 1960’s, becoming a symbol of folk music itself. She … [Read more...] about Woman of Soul: Joan Baez