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Originally Published 5 days ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
The 2026 Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago will feature a focus on American composers, world premieres, and headliners like Ben Folds, with free concerts from June to August celebrating American music and culture.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Louisville Public Media
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
Ben Folds released a live album with the National Symphony Orchestra as a defiant response to his resignation from his advisory role at the Kennedy Center following the Trump administration's takeover, recording the album just before his departure and announcing a U.S. tour.