Larry Rohter

Larry Rohter appears in the following:

Global Pop Star's Bid for President

Wednesday, January 04, 2012

One of the biggest names in world music has has announced his bid for the presidency of Senegal. We talk about Youssou N'Dour, his politics and his fledgling candidacy with Larry Rohter of The New York Times.

Comments [1]

The Greene Space

The Global Salon: Cities in Brazil

Friday, December 9, 2011

7:00 PM

The Global Salon: BRAZIL examines the country's astounding transformation in economic prosperity and global infrastructure.

President Obama Travels to Latin America

Friday, March 18, 2011

While the world watches the events unfolding in Japan and the Middle East, President Obama heads to Latin America for a five day tour. The president and first lady Michelle Obama begin their first official trip to Brazil tomorrow, a country with a fast-rising GDP rate that some economic experts have taken to calling "The New World Player." The president and first lady will also stop in Chile and El Salvador.

Comment

Musicians Step Up Arizona Boycott

Thursday, June 03, 2010

Arizona’s controversial new immigration law has divided the music industry as well as the nation. Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha is leading a coalition of musicians, including Sonic Youth and Kanye West, who have pledged to boycott the state until the law is repealed. Other acts have continued to tour in Arizona, and some are even calling the boycott misguided and unfair to fans.

Comments [8]