John Coltrane wrote 'Alabama' in response to the 1963 KKK church bombing, showing jazz's long history of protest.
This episode explores how jazz artists canceled Kennedy Center performances to protest President Trump firing the board and renaming the venue, featuring protest music from Chuck Redd, The Cookers, Bela Fleck, and historical connections to John Coltrane's 'Alabama'. Host Ken Laster curates a musical response to political interference in the arts while sharing his 12-year podcast journey.
