Tonight (March 16), Bernie Sanders is livestreaming a digital rally featuring guest appearances by Neil Young and Daryl Hannah, as well as performances by Jim James and Anderson .Paak’s backing band the Free Nationals. Watch the event live here.
The rally will also feature speeches by Senator Sanders, Nina Turner, and more. “There are so many of us that just want to find common ground with all living beings so that we can move forward together as a world to live in peace, good health, and equality,” Jim James said in a press release. “Bernie speaks and lives the truth and has worked his entire life fighting for truth and justice- bringing people together for the common good and that is why I believe he can help unite us now.”
Several notable musicians have performed at rallies for Senator Sanders, including Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Vampire Weekend, the Strokes, Public Enemy’s Chuck D, and more.
Read Pitchfork’s Longform piece “Activism, Identity Politics, and Pop’s Great Awokening.”