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LOC, Music DivisionThe Political Life of Leonard Bernstein
The late composer Leonard Bernstein left behind a vast legacy in the world of music. He also left a long paper trail at the FBI. Today: how politics and government surveillance shaped Bernstein’s musical career. Later: Argentinian songstress Juana Molina performs live in our studio.
Bernstein and Politics
To millions of Americans, Leonard Berstein was a brilliant composer, savvy educator and cultural icon. But to the FBI, he was a person of interest. His support of left-leaning political causes drew government surveillance that changed the course of his career. Barry Seldes tells the story in his new book, Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician, and he joins us to talk about it.
Barry Seldes' Politics and Culture Blog
Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician on Amazon
Soundcheck blog: Famous Musicians and the FBI
Juana Molina
Juana Molina went from a being a comic actress on Argentinean TV to one of the most innovative singer-songwriters from Latin America today. She joins us for a live performance of her dreamy and funny songs that play with pop, beats and loops.
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