A Musical Interlude

Ok. I was asked to calm down a bit. It's very hard after reading the papers and listening to Air America. But here goes: This morning I'd like to turn you on to some very Patriotic Music. I'll be updating this article periodically as I find more music of interest. If anyone wants to turn me on to other artists of note, let me know!

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Sonny Meadows: How Does a Patriot Act?
September 11th - the day a criminal act of terror shook our world. But it was only the beginning. The fear and terror engendered by the Bush Administration and their corporate protectorate dwarfed the events of 9/11 and turned our country, once the bastion of Liberty and Justice, into the homeland of fear, anger and revenge. It is time for logic to replace emotion and bring America back home.

I highly recommend this CD to progressive patriots. Sonny Meadows is a musical colleague of mine on LI whose music is topical, ironic, witty, intelligent and informed. Never at a loss for lyrics or music, Sonny Meadows is a true American Patriot. This CD is a follow up to his very popular "Bibles, Guns and Flags".

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Someone sent me a link to this: This is hilarious
The Poetry of Donald Rumsfeld put to music! If you think of Rumsfeld as a character in a Gulf Wars II musical, these are the songs he might sing. The seven songs show the Secretary not only holding forth from his press podium, but in introspective moments as well. You can listen to sound clips here. Just check it out.

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Another one of my most favorite musical activists is Michael Franti and Spearhead who play liberation music. I went to see Ziggy Marley at Westbury Music Fair and Michael opened for Ziggy. Michael stole the show and his message was one of peace and harmony in the world. I cried. It was just what I needed.

Michael Franti and a delegation of peace workers, musicians, artists and filmakers are planning a trip to Iraq, Israel and Palestine from from June 2nd through the 15th. The intention of the trip is to see first hand the affects of the war on all those involved from Iraqui civilians to men and women in uniform. Although no concerts are planned for the trip, Michael and the others are planning on meeting with as many Iraqui musicians and artists as possible as well as students and other youth organizations.

Definitely visit his site today at Spearheadvibrations.com. Click on Sounds and Video to see and hear this amazing artist. You can download free mp3s there.

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Linda Ronstadt is my musical idol. I like her even more now. "We need a different president right away, I think. I think we should impeach this one [rather than wait for] the next election," she told WABC Radio's Mark Simone on Saturday. Yay Linda!