John Pilger – Voice for the voiceless, champion of the oppressed

Dan Wild

“It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers without understanding the hidden agendas of the message and the myths that surround it” This is the strap-line on the X (Twitter) account of John Pilger, who sadly passed away on 30 December 2023. The world has lost one its kindest, compassionate and …

Robert Schumann: Advice to Young Musicians

Dan Wild

The Gutenberg Project has made available to the general public many rare and obscure literary works. One such trinket is Advice to Young Musicians by composer and writer Robert Schumann (1810-1856). Schumann is an eccentric and interesting figure in Western music, known today for his varied output of lieder (songs), piano works, orchestral compositions and music …