Ethiopian Voices: Blogging For Democracy + Tom Paxton: A Musical Tribute To Pete Seeger

Summary: <p>ETHIOPIAN VOICES: BLOGGING FOR DEMOCRACY: Conversations about Ethiopian politics are often complicated by internal and external factors. The country is a strong U.S. ally in a tumultuous region, but after what critics termed a "very tightly controlled" election in 2010, several opposition leaders and journalists have been jailed. Still, activists in Ethiopia feel it's important for their voices to be heard at home and abroad. Kojo sat down with three pro-democracy bloggers during his recent visit to Ethiopia. (35 min.) TOM PAXTON: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO PETE SEEGER: Legendary singer, songwriter and activist Pete Seeger died Monday at age 94. During a musical career that spanned seven decades, he performed at union halls, protests and concert venues across the country, and helped launch the American folk revival. Grammy Award-winning musician Tom Paxton joins Kojo for a musical tribute and a look at Seeger's enduring impact on American music and politics. (15 min.)</p>