Oct 4th, 2006 · The son of the legendary Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley's lineage makes him a pretty safe bet when it comes to reggae music. But he's forged his own identity and proven himself on his own, expounding on themes from love to personal freedom and political repression.
May 10th, 2006 · The popular Burmese rock band Iron Cross is using music to challenge the nation's infamously repressive regime. Writer and radio producer Scott Carrier recently visited Burma, and he reports that in the great tradition of rock and roll, Iron Cross is taking on Burma's military government with song.
Apr 23rd, 2006 · A new movie's focus on the Stasi -- the former German secret service -- has stirred emotions there. In memoirs, former Stasi officers are trying to dismiss allegations of brutality and repression. There's even a tour of a former Stasi prison.