I don't make art, I make spoken and sung journalism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker distinguishes their work as spoken and sung journalism rather than traditional art.
- In plain terms
- They see their work as journalism delivered through voice and song.
- What can you take from it?
- Blend journalism with performance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does this format affect credibility?
- How do audiences respond to sung journalism?
Another view
May blur the line between news and entertainment.
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