The Sound of Change: Hip Hop in Cuba
We hear about hip-hop and change in Cuban society, and what people on the ground are saying about new phases in the Cuban revolution.
Marching for Change: Street Bands in the U.S.
We look at how political marching bands are stirring up public spaces; from the streets, to supermarkets to your Facebook feed.
The Life and Death of the Infernal Noise Brigade
While there are now dozens of street bands around the country and abroad, one from Seattle is known to have been an inspiration. The Infernal Noise Brigade debuted at the Seattle WTO protests in 1999.
Street Bands Bring Protest to the Internet through Flash Mobs
Some marching bands are getting more creative about making a political spectacle, by becoming the protest themselves, and using the internet to make their message viral. Making Contact’s Pauline Bartolone knows all about it. Her roommates are in a band called the Brass Liberation Orchestra in San Francisco.
Marching to the Beat of their Own Drums
Marching bands from North Carolina to Portland, Oregon are bringing humor, politics, and a unique sound to the streets – many of them with a message of social justice. Once a year, many of these street bands travel to Massachusettes for the Honk Festival. Sarah Danson has more about the festival, and the historical and political traditions that fuel their music.
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Chile’s 9/11 [Encore]
On September 11th, 1973, a US-backed military junta toppled Chilean president Salvador Allende. We bring you a story about a group of Chilean exiles in the US who transform their experience of terror into artistic expression.
Crisis as Opportunity: Voices from the U.S. Social Forum
This June, thousands of grassroots activists converged on Detroit, Michigan to attend the 2010 United States Social Forum. We were there and on this edition of Making Contact, we’ll bring you some of the local and international voices we found.
Art in Action
Art is everywhere…but why do we do it? On this edition, we speak with young artists of diverse backgrounds who use their independent experiences and creative impulses to talk about race, identity, and politics…and along the way to self-reflect.
‘Soul of a Citizen’
Author Paul Loeb is re-releasing his book, “Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in Challenging Times.” He’s collected stories of everyday people working for social justice. On this edition, we’ll hear from Loeb and two people profiled in the book.
Dr. Joanna Macy: Gifts of Uncertainty
Dr. Joanna Macy is a long-time peace, justice, and ecology activist. A celebrated Buddhist teacher, Dr. Macy’s wide-ranging work spans Eastern and Western thought. She spoke at the 2009 Bioneers Conference held in San Rafael, California.
