Activism of the Heart
I fear for the planet, but I believe in people. Each of us can be a voice for change.
Sting
British musician and songwriter, member of The Police and solo artist, reflecting on creativity and where it comes from.
All moments: Sting
- The Last Ship — Sting
I write about ships, about finding your way home. Theater allowed me to be more honest than ever.
- A Conversation With Myself — Sting
I'm a bridge between jazz and rock. Music is not borders, it's dialogue.
- Search for Identity — Sting
I'm always searching for who I really am. It's an endless journey, and music is my companion.
- Legacy as Responsibility — Sting
I'm responsible for what I've created. The Police's music is part of cultural history.
- The Musical Journey Continues — Sting
I never stop learning. Everyone I meet teaches me something new about music and life.
- Image and Reality — Sting
Image is an empty shell. The real person is deeper. That's what I try to find in my music.
- How the Songs Came Back to Me — Sting
As soon as I stopped telling my own story and decided to honor the community I came from and tell their story, the songs started to come again.
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- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.
- Childhood - Where It All Starts — Michael Jackson
Childhood is where it all starts. If we lose childhood, we lose everything.
- A Song Is Blood — Paul McCartney
A melody comes to me like someone is singing it to me. It's magic.