A "Musical Impeachment" of the Bush Administration
Friday, October 31, 2008
To some, Harry Shearer is the voice behind Mr. Burns, Flanders, and other characters on "The Simpsons." To others, he's Derek Smalls in the legendary fake metal band "Spinal Tap." On today's show, Shearer talks about his latest project: "Songs of the Bushmen," a CD bashing the Bush administration. Also: Salsa band Bio Ritmo hails not from East Harlem but from Richmond, Virginia. But no fear: the eight-piece band is known for its groove-heavy approach. Bio Ritmo performs live.
Tell us: What's your "democracy song?" Find people power in a song and post it here.
Tell us: What's your "democracy song?" Find people power in a song and post it here.
Guests:
Bio RitmoThis Is Harry Shearer
Writer, actor and satirist Harry Shearer is best known for his roles in the film This is Spinal Tap and for voicing characters on The Simpsons. His long-running radio program, Le Show, is heard in 90 markets across the country. Before a live performance tomorrow at the 92YTribeca, Shearer joins ...
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Bio Ritmo
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Bio Ritmo are playing tonight in New York at S.O.B.'s ...
Bio Ritmo are playing tonight in New York at S.O.B.'s ...
What's your favorite topical song?
When I was in high school, I found a record by a comedian I’d never heard of – someone who was apparently big in the 50s – named Stan Freberg. Even though I didn’t get all the references to what were apparently pop culture figures and phenomena of the an ...