Why music can't change the world | Billy Bragg in conversation with Myriam François
77Billy Bragg and Myriam François discuss Bragg's evolving views on music and politics, as well as their interconnections.
Is Bragg's music and what it represents still relevant today?
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Billy Bragg's pioneering music has helped inspire a younger generation to engage with the social and political causes of our time. From ‘Talking With The Taxman’ to ‘Mermaid Avenue’, Bragg has spent over four decades writing and performing protest songs, fighting everything from fascism to war, and corruption to capitalism. Join interviewer Myriam François to discover the life and philosophy behind Billy Bragg.
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Billy Bragg is an English singer-songwriter and activist known for his blend of folk, punk rock, and protest music. Bragg's outspoken views and commitment to activism have cemented his place as one of the UK's most influential musical figures.
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00:00 Introduction
00:25 Billy Bragg introduces himself
00:57 Can music change the world?
02:53 The anti-discrimination generation
03:29 Alliance with the trans community
04:50 Why make art?
05:30 Our biggest enemy is cynicism
07:56 What can music inspire us to do?
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