Ah, the madness of racism & bigotry…when will we ever learn?
A solace to me is Eric Idle’s story of Python’s trip to Dachau where they were refused entry.
Said Graham Chapman: “Tell them we’re Jewish…”
I’m lucky to live in a town (city, y’know) of strong migrant history & it is a pleasure not to encounter racist attitudes against migrants.
Now, indigenous Australians? Well, sadly, that’s another matter…
Where would we be if not for the song, story & poem writers and the singers & players who opened our eyes and minds and hearts?
Rosin up the bow, Christy.
Pity I won’t see a gig of yourn when I’m on yer soil soon
But compared to the horror of Ghaza it’s a small inconvenience
Kindest regards to youse all
Danny Harris
Thinking back to surreal 2020 lockdown….working through your ace sessions,now on YouTube.Great to see how many views have mounted up…and the buzz at the time when a new gig appeared…thanks to you and Andy for keeping spirits high.
I’m en route to Salford Quays and IWM N/ war museum
I’ll pause for quiet reflection in front of the exhibition case,holding artefacts,clothing and yellow triangle from Polish holocaust victims…on my last visit,there was a sparky bunch of young school kids enjoying their day out of school.Their silence at The Holocaust section was powerful….
Ah, the madness of racism & bigotry…when will we ever learn?
A solace to me is Eric Idle’s story of Python’s trip to Dachau where they were refused entry.
Said Graham Chapman: “Tell them we’re Jewish…”
I’m lucky to live in a town (city, y’know) of strong migrant history & it is a pleasure not to encounter racist attitudes against migrants.
Now, indigenous Australians? Well, sadly, that’s another matter…
Where would we be if not for the song, story & poem writers and the singers & players who opened our eyes and minds and hearts?
Rosin up the bow, Christy.
Pity I won’t see a gig of yourn when I’m on yer soil soon
But compared to the horror of Ghaza it’s a small inconvenience
Kindest regards to youse all
Danny Harris
Hi Christy
A day for history…
Thinking back to surreal 2020 lockdown….working through your ace sessions,now on YouTube.Great to see how many views have mounted up…and the buzz at the time when a new gig appeared…thanks to you and Andy for keeping spirits high.
Dave
Great words,Christy and Rory
I’m en route to Salford Quays and IWM N/ war museum
I’ll pause for quiet reflection in front of the exhibition case,holding artefacts,clothing and yellow triangle from Polish holocaust victims…on my last visit,there was a sparky bunch of young school kids enjoying their day out of school.Their silence at The Holocaust section was powerful….
Dave
Dear Christy,
82 years ago today the yellow triangle was made mandatory. Niemoller’s words and your song still ring loud.
Rory
the feedbck, support and encouragement received from good listeners urging me on