January 30, 1991

On Music's Message of Peace

After seeing a performance the night the Gulf War began, classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz tells us about how music can be a poignant response to war.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 30, 1991: Interview with Saeb Erakat and Moshe Fogel; Commentary on responding to war through music; Interview with Yo-Yo Ma; Interview with Bill Griffith.

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January 30, 1991

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The Gulf War's Impact on Palestine

Terry talks with Dr. Saeb Erakat, a university professor, about life in the occupied territories during the Gulf War. Moshe Fogel from the Israeli Defense Department responds to his concerns.

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January 30, 1991

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Yo-Yo Ma on Performing During Wartime

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma talks about how the Gulf War has affected him as an individual and as a musician.

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January 30, 1991

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Bill Griffith on the Responsibility of Cartoonists

Comic strip artist Bill Griffith talks about the impact of the war on his daily strip, Zippy. Griffith is surprised that other comics like Beetle Bailey haven't also addressed the conflict.

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Guitarist Salman Ahmad (Sol-MAHN AH-MAHD) and bassist Brian O'Connell, from the Pakistani rock band Junoon (Ju-NOON). They are Pakistani's best-selling band, with four albums, and 2-million sales. They've gained an international following thanks to the Internet and MTV. The band also includes lead singer, Ali Azmat. The group is currently on tour.

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April 13, 1992

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Punk Rockers Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto.

Two members of the punk rock group Fugazi: singer-guitarist Ian MacKaye and guitarist Guy Picciotto. The Washington, D.C. band has become internationally known despite the fact that the band refuses to sign with a major label. They abhor commercialism and stardom. The impassioned band sings on it's new album, "Steady Diet of Nothing," about having control of their own bodies, TV - "nothing going on in there," and about the supreme court, "Justice Brennan, I know it's not your fault." (the new album is on "Dischord Records.")

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May 8, 1991

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Thomas Mapfumo on His Politics and Music

Mapfumo is known as "The Lion of Zimbabwe," for his outspoken political stance during his home country's struggle for independence. Mapfumo and his band, The Blacks Unlimited, have a new album, called "Chamunorwa."

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On Music's Message of Peace

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Other segments from the episode on January 30, 1991

The Gulf War's Impact on Palestine

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Bill Griffith on the Responsibility of Cartoonists

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