Inspired by Jara

In Part 3 James looks at Jara’s influence on protest singers, revolutionary singers and politics.   James has written his own album called “Even in Exile” which is inspired by Jara.   James speaks to writer Dorian Lynskey who wrote a book called “33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs” https://amzn.to/2EcCiOO    We also hear from protest singers Holy Near and Dafydd Iwan ab...

In Part 2 of "Inspired by Jara" James Dean Bradfield looks at the influence of Chilean musician and revolutionary singer Victor Jara on the wider arts. James has written his own album called “Even in Exile” which is inspired by Jara. In this episode he interviews Oscar winner Emma Thompson about her involvement in writing a film script about Jara's life. He also talks to choreographer Christ...

In the first part of this season, James Dean Bradfield looks at the influence of Chilean musician and revolutionary singer Victor Jara on modern music. From lyrical references by the likes of U2, Calaxico and The Clash to an album dedication from Simple Minds and Bruce Springsteen covering Jara’s most famous song.   James has written his own album called “Even in Exile” which is inspired by ...

Coming Soon. James Dean Bradfield examines the influence of Chilean protest singer Victor Jara on music and the arts.