Sounds of Freedom [Paperback]

John Malkin (Editor), Thich Nhat DEL-Hanh (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2005

Sounds of Freedom brings together some of the country's best-known musicians to share their thoughts on spirituality and social change. Laurie Anderson, the Indigo Girls, Michael Franti, Michelle Shocked, and seven other musicians from a wide range of genres discuss their motivations and commitments to peace, justice and happiness.

Never before have such a variety of recording artists—from Hip-Hop, punk, rock, jazz, and classical—appeared together in a single forum to openly discuss their experiences with social change and spiritual growth.

Sounds of Freedom provides a unique look at the personal and often private motivations of very public musicians.

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About the Author

John Malkin is a journalist, musician and activist who lives in Santa Cruz, California. For seven years, he has hosted a weekly radio program of social change and spiritual growth, The Great Leap Forward. His work has been featured by Shambhala Sun, Tricycle, In These Times and CNN. He is also a musician.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Parallax Press (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888375477
• ISBN-13: 978-1888375473
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,596,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compilation of interviews by John Malkin with a variety of recording artists, December 11, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sounds of Freedom (Paperback)

Sounds Of Freedom: Musicians On Spirituality And Social Change is a compilation of interviews by John Malkin with a variety of recording artists ranging from a spectrum of musical backgrounds ranging from folk and classical to punk rock and hip-hop. The purpose was to discuss with them their thoughts on spirituality and social change. Enhanced with a foreword by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, Sounds of Freedom is enhanced with an accompanying CD. This anthology of discussions on spirituality, politics and music is inherently fascinating as we learn of the musicians personal commitments to peace and justice and how they infuse their inspirations and aspirations into their music and their lives. Sounds Of Freedom is extraordinary reading and enthusiastically recommended for readers with an interest in social justice, personal freedom, and the role of music and the musician in fostering those qualities within the lives of their fans and the communities in which the live and work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's all about being free, and more., August 2, 2010

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This review is from: Sounds of Freedom (Paperback)

Malkin has chosen a very important and exceptional collection of musician activists for their uniqueness and courage to follow their dreams, ideals, and love of their fellow humans. He has done his homework and gets right to the point in his questions. Excellent choice for even people who are not familiar with all of the interviewees.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compilation of interviews by John Malkin with a variety of recording artists, December 11, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sounds of Freedom (Paperback)

Sounds Of Freedom: Musicians On Spirituality And Social Change is a compilation of interviews by John Malkin with a variety of recording artists ranging from a spectrum of musical backgrounds ranging from folk and classical to punk rock and hip-hop. The purpose was to discuss with them their thoughts on spirituality and social change. Enhanced with a foreword by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, Sounds of Freedom is enhanced with an accompanying CD. This anthology of discussions on spirituality, politics and music is inherently fascinating as we learn of the musicians personal commitments to peace and justice and how they infuse their inspirations and aspirations into their music and their lives. Sounds Of Freedom is extraordinary reading and enthusiastically recommended for readers with an interest in social justice, personal freedom, and the role of music and the musician in fostering those qualities within the lives of their fans and the communities in which the live and work.