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Trump, The Tenor, And Fascism

August 4, 2016 by Douglas McLennan 5 Comments

Over on Slate this week Brian Wise posted a piece about Donald Trump and his playing of Puccini's Nussun Dorma at campaign events. Trump had been using a recording of Pavarotti singing the aria and the singer's family had contacted him to ask him to stop. Musicians have been complaining for years about politicians using their music at events without permission, and it's always fun to ridicule a … [Read more...]

William Truesdell Prenevost on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: “Thanks for raising this important question. The arts field has been caught up in culture wars since the first person…” Jan 8, 10:01
Richard Iaconelli on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: “A lots of “artsy” eleitists do not understand how much they are disliked by Middle America. Maybe they should simply…” Jan 6, 17:24
Jerry on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: ““The election of Donald Trump is a result of the failure of the arts and culture sector.” I would say…” Jan 6, 14:04
Barry Jagoda on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: “Doug–Thanks for this provocative inquiry and perspective. Generally, though, I believe the emergence of the ignorant Trump can be more…” Jan 5, 15:57
Douglas McLennan on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: “Gerald: Thank you very much for writing. My post only mentions conservatives once, and then only to suggest that they…” Jan 1, 17:50
BobG on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: “I have never believed that art (high art, although that term is now forbidden) is for everyone. Many biographies and…” Dec 31, 20:02
Peter B. Carzasty on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: “The term often used, "are for everyone' we must first consider in what context and to what end? As active…” Dec 31, 08:23
CARTER GILLIES on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: “Much of what you say in criticism of the arts sector seems valid. My concern is that you move from…” Dec 30, 08:01
gerald brennan on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: “I read your site daily because it is the only thing of its kind out there. That said, I find…” Dec 30, 05:26
Eric Berman on Are The Arts To Blame For Donald Trump?: “Then there is this, admittedly not PC, and certainly with enough exceptions to base a PhD on from James G.…” Dec 30, 05:17

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