Music That Matters

How an inadvertent error in the ‘Paatal Lok’ credits led me to a Dalit Bhakti poet in Gujarat

The song was written not by Guru Nanak as listed but by Nanak Das, a 19th-century poet from Saurashtra.

Radhika Bordia
· Jun 21, 2020 · 11:30 am
Bruce Springsteen is an Aristotle of our times, with his focus on virtue, friendship and community

As with the Greek philosopher, the American songwriter has focused on developing true friendships – those whose regard goes beyond enjoyment, usefulness and eve

Ron Beadle, The Conversation
· Sep 18, 2019 · 07:30 am
Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’ uses music and dance to make a political statement

Donald Glover’s music video is multi-layered and aims to kick its audience out of its complacency.

Kirsty Fairclough, The Conversation
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Daniel Cookney, The Conversation
· May 12, 2018 · 09:30 pm

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