Mr Vegas, Amir Amirani, Yoko Ono, U2
Yoko Ono on the art of 1960s New York, Amir Amirani's film 'We Are Many', Mr Vegas and U2
Bono explains why U2鈥檚 new worldwide arena tour goes back to basics visually; we celebrate the human voice with acapella superstars Pentatonix and the world famous Tuvan throat singers Alash; director Amir Amirani tells us why his new film 'We Are Many' is about the biggest protest in global history. Miriam Makeba's granddaughter Zenzi discusses following in her grandmother鈥檚 footsteps; Jamaican Dancehall superstar Mr Vegas reflects on new ways of delivering music; Cynthia Bond, the latest novelist to be championed by Oprah Winfrey, explains how her debut book is based on her mother鈥檚 experiences as a black woman in America鈥檚 deep south at a time when 鈥榯he air was thick with racism鈥�; Artist Yoko Ono remembers the heady avant-garde art scene of 1960s New York.
Photo Credits: Mr Vegas (Jason Kempin, Getty Images); Yoko Ono (Ben Gabbe, Getty Images).
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