The 18th-century poet and philosopher Friedrich Schiller warned against being driven purely by work in his “On the Aesthetic Education of Man.” He wrote, “Man only plays when he is in the fullest sense of the word a human being, and he is only fully a human being when he plays.” – The New York Times
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Harlem Is Being Radically Remade And History Is Being Wiped Away
The gentrification of Harlem has been blamed on the disregard and greed of white people. The truth is much more complex. – The Guardian
Report: Radio Still Rules As Most Ubiquitous Medium, Millennials Listen To The Most Music
Across the board, the Ipsos-iHeartRadio survey found that radio reaches more consumers than any other audio channel, with 85 percent of consumers listening to a radio broadcast at least once per week, outpacing social media at 68 percent and live television at 56 percent. On a daily basis, radio has more than twice the listenership of audio streaming services, with 69 percent of consumers tuning in to the radio at least once a day compared to streaming’s 34 percent. – Ad Age
Britain Gets Its First Play About Vietnamese Immigrants By A Second-Generation Writer
The stereotypes of “boat people” and “nail girls” persist in Britain, but playwright and actor Tyumen Do wants British people to think about the new generation and its concerns, and if she has to use the family coming together over food, heck, she’ll do it to make sure people see the play. – BBC
What Happens When Amazon Dominates A Market Or A Consumer Good? Check Out Its Bookstore
Uh, not good: “Amazon takes a hands-off approach to what goes on in its bookstore, never checking the authenticity, much less the quality, of what it sells. It does not oversee the sellers who have flocked to its site in any organized way. That has resulted in a kind of lawlessness. Publishers, writers and groups such as the Authors Guild said counterfeiting of books on Amazon had surged.” – The New York Times
The Long Life And Artistic Legacy Of An Indonesian Art Collective
Taring Padi have been inspiring change in Indonesia since the late 1990, and they’re not stopping yet. Why? Well, governmental corruption turns out to be not only the province of one overthrown general, but of much of the new governments as well. – Hyperallergic
Michael Jaffee, Co-founder Of The Waverly Consort, Has Died At 81
Jaffee and his wife Kay founded the group after taking a graduate class in early choral and instrumental music, and the Waverly Consort sparked interest in early music all over the world – and encouraged many competitor groups to form as well. – The New York Times
Animators On The Popular Netflix Series ‘Bojack Horseman’ Join A Union
Now it’s rare for animated shows on Netflix not to be unionized. “The last few months have seen the show’s team organize protests, a 10-minute walk-out, and solicitation of support from both fans, and the show’s cast, in order to have their desire for a union contract recognized. ” – A.V. Club
How Can Anyone Afford Quitting A Job To Become A Full-Time Artist?
That seems a little impractical, no? Well, marry someone who makes a good income, stop taking massive holiday trips, and focus on small things in the present, says one artist. – The Guardian (UK)
In 2008, A Fire Destroyed Master Recordings – The News Finally Leaked Last Week, And Now Musicians Are Suing
And what was Universal Music Group doing in the 11 years between the fire and the news of the fire? Hmmmm. The lawsuits claim UMG was reaping hundreds of millions of insurance damages in confidential settlements.- at least half of which money is due to the musicians, they say. – Los Angeles Times