Billy Bragg on his political music

Title

Billy Bragg on his political music

Genre

Interview; Music

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:04:06

Description

Singer-songwriter Billy Bragg, who mixes music and politics within his songs and supports the Labour Party, discusses his work, and the importance of putting the message out. Includes musical excerpts from his shows, one dedicated to US Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger: Help Save the Youth of America. Interviewer not heard. Cataloguer’s note: Interview possibly takes place during Labour Party Conference in Blackpool?

Contributors

Billy Bragg

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Music; Labour Party; Conservative Party; Political conferences; Conferences; Popular music; Mass media; Music industry; General elections; Parliamentary candidates; Vocal music; Election campaigns; Caspar Weinberger

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