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Brian Morton

Brian Morton is the author of the novel The Dylanist. He is the executive editor of Dissent magazine. He lives in New York City.

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International Jazz Day 2020

During these increasingly uncertain times, people are turning more to the arts to try and alleviate stress and cope with the world around them. While music generally has the ability to reduce anxiety and fight depression, certain genres such as jazz have also acted historically to promote peace, dialogue among cultures, and respect for human rights

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