Ben Folds Releases Celebratory Live Album with National Symphony Orchestra

Ben Folds criticizes the recent leadership change at the Kennedy Center, highlighting its impact on artistic integrity and mission. He is releasing a live orchestral album recorded with the National Symphony Orchestra as a protest and celebration of artistic resilience, emphasizing the importance of access, innovation, and inclusivity in the arts. Folds advocates for the arts as a vital civic and cultural engine, warning against their use as tools of authoritarianism, and underscores the importance of community, diversity, and mission-driven arts funding.