“Baalbek is so beautiful. It is the heart of beauty in the Middle East - I want to embrace these people with my music. I will try so hard for them. Their president is a Christian, their prime minister is a Muslim. Music is for everyone.” PeopleWantTryingHeartHardChristianBeautifulPresidentMiddleMusic IsEmbraceEastMinistersPrimeMiddle EastPrime Minister Author:Mstislav Rostropovich
“For a long time I was interested in being a social worker. In a lot of ways I feel that that's all my music is, trying to help people.” PeopleWayFeelsTryingLongHelpingSocialMusic IsLong TimeWorkersSocial Worker Author:Iris DeMent
“The music is in no way politically based - I'm not trying to make a point about sampling. It may bring up issues but I'm not trying to push it on anyone.” WayTryingMayIssuesMusic IsSampling Author:Girl Talk