Is Communism Good for the Arts?

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Communist regimes are responsible for some of the world’s worst civil rights abuses. They also produced Shostakovich symphonies, Milos Forman films, and Chinese ballet. Today on Soundcheck: we look at whether Communism is good -- or bad -- for arts. Also: Jazz pianist Kenny Werner performs in our studio. This is a repeat broadcast.

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