Franklin Bruno

Franklin Bruno’s first book of poems, The Accordion Repertoire, is forthcoming from Edge Books.

Pieces of a Man: On Gil Scott Heron Pieces of a Man: On Gil Scott Heron

The musician’s posthumous memoir, The Last Holiday, is as rich and ambiguous as his declaration that “The Revolution Will Not be Televised.”

May 9, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Franklin Bruno

Heroine Blues: On Dorian Lynskey and Sara Marcus Heroine Blues: On Dorian Lynskey and Sara Marcus

Whoever sings them and however great they sound, rebel songs can't do your fighting for you.

May 25, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Franklin Bruno

The Most Happy Fela The Most Happy Fela

Fela! is an ambitious but flawed musical about the Nigerian Afrobeat and anti-establishment icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

May 5, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Franklin Bruno

Jazz Is?: A Power Stronger Than Itself Jazz Is?: A Power Stronger Than Itself

A new book on the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians looks at jazz as a power stronger than itself.

Jan 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Franklin Bruno

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