The New York Times has a profile of musician and newly elected New York congressman ‘John Hall’. The article covers Hall’s background as an activist and musician as well as his improbable win in this years congressional elections.
Mr. Rock ’n’ Roll Goes to Congress
This also seems like a good place to mention that Congressman Hall and Native American Activist Buffy Saint-Marie will be the keynote speakers at this years Folk Alliance’s International Business Conference.
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