Photography – Rose Lincoln | Audio – Emily Simon | Producer – Rebecca E. Rollins

Arts & Culture

Cabaret lecture, satirical chansons

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Robert Darnton describes the political power of street songs, the “newspapers” of 18th century France, while French mezzo-soprano Helene Delavault sings her heart out.

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