Music

Soundtrack to a revolution.

I Know I'm Not Alone

by Michael Franti

posted Nov 04, 2008

Michael Franti, musician and human rights worker, travels to Iraq, Palestine, and Israel to explore the human cost of war with a group of friends, some video cameras and his guitar.

People We Love :: Michael Franti

by Noah Grant

posted Oct 31, 2008

Michael Franti, frontman of the band Spearhead, advocates for social justice in his music.

In Review :: YES! Music Picks

posted Jul 30, 2008

YES! Picks :: Our musical inspiration while putting out the Fall 2008 issue: Jakob Dylan, Peter Buffett, Paul Galbraith.

People We Love :: Erica Wheeler

posted Jul 30, 2008

Erica Wheeler leads workshops that help people connect to the land.

The Great Correction Song

by Eliza Gilkyson

posted Jul 29, 2008

Song lyrics from Eliza Gilkyson, The Great Correction, written for "Last Sunday" in Austin, Texas

Derrick Ashong :: Sweet Mother Tour

posted May 19, 2008

Derrick Ashong, The 32-year-old Hip Hop musician, along with fellow members of the band Soulfège, founded the pop music and multimedia phenomenon Sweet Mother Tour, which has brought positive music, videos, and stories about Africa to 146 million viewers.

In Review :: YES! Picks - Music

posted Feb 03, 2008

Our musical inspiration while putting out the Spring 2008 issue: Brett Dennen, Give Us Your Poor, Butch Hancock.

People Taking Charge :1: Hip Hop: “Voice of the Voiceless”

posted Nov 07, 2007

Hip Hop is right at home being the voice of the voiceless. It takes a "we don't need permission" attitude. Includes video of Rebel Diaz and music from Foundation Movement.

People We Love :: César López

posted Nov 07, 2007

Colombian classical musician César López is the founder of the Battalion of Immediate Artistic Reaction, a group of Colombian musicians and activists who are committed to making peace through music.

YES! Picks

posted Nov 07, 2007

YES! Picks :: our musical inspiration while putting out this issue: Josh Ritter, Linda Thompson, and the Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

MySpace Music Revolution

by Glenn Peoples

posted Nov 07, 2007

Everyone from aspiring hopefuls to superstars uses MySpace pages to connect with fans. It is becoming a technological equalizer.

Pete Seeger: The Power of Song

by Jim Brown

posted Nov 07, 2007

Jim Brown's new documentary Pete Seeger: The Power of Song, summarizes the 80-year career of America's preeminent folk-singer.

YES! Picks

posted Jul 29, 2007

YES! picks of music, movies and food.

Yes! Picks

by Catherine Bailey, Sarah Kuck

posted May 31, 2007

Yes! reveals their musical inspiration while putting together this issue as well as favorite independent films.