Forbes Library presents a series of workshop-performances about the role of music in social justice.

February 27 March 6: Ben Grosscup

March 27: Yosl Kurland

May 22: Charlie King 

September 25: Annie Patterson

November 13: Amandla Chorus

More events and presenters to be announced soon!

BEN GROSSCUP leads songs at picket lines, rallies, marches, conferences, and house concerts to inspire and agitate for justice and peace. Drawing upon activist folk singing traditions, he brings new songs to to the movement-building spaces where they are most relevant. He works with unions and other peace and social justice organizations to raise political consciousness and help people sing together for a common purpose. He has performed for nurses and teachers unions, climate justice organizations, anti-death penalty groups, indigenous rights groups, and other social justice groups. He performs a wide range of politically inspired music—much of it original. He is working on his debut CD release.

Based in Greenfield, MA, Ben serves as Executive Director of People’s Music Network (www.peoplesmusic.org),  a diverse community of singers, artists, activists and allies that cultivates music and cultural work as catalysts for a just and peaceful world.  

This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.