“Music can unlock a frozen memory that melts into the seeds of our creativity,” says musician Rosanne Cash. Reflecting on the power of memory, solitude and community, she performs “The Sunken Lands” and “Particle And Wave” and meditates on some of life’s most poignant and bittersweet themes.
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Hwang fong main
May 21, 2022 at 11:18 am
Music is more than words
Ms Thandi Sambs.
May 21, 2022 at 11:18 am
“Everytime an old woman dies a library disappears”- thats so true.
Chrys Hamper
May 21, 2022 at 1:04 pm
That makes me remember all the old women I have lost! But they are inside me today….screaming to me listen, listen! 😔
Kirti Kiran
May 21, 2022 at 11:27 am
❤
Alan
May 21, 2022 at 11:29 am
Interesting as always and very touching.
Will Budic
May 21, 2022 at 11:43 am
True, you trust in Elon Musk and only Bill Gates, will find you are exploited and poor in culture to these sick mucks.
They are not the American dream. They are apostles of the impound to your own freedom, all want to record so can like an Epstein, blackmail.
JMal883
May 21, 2022 at 11:43 am
Really enjoyed this. Is there a longer version available, or is this part of an event with singer songwriter’s?
PhoebeFay RuthLouise
May 21, 2022 at 11:53 am
Excellent TED Talk! Roseanne Cash knits these profound ideas together with beautiful melodies!
Aurora Australis
May 21, 2022 at 12:09 pm
Thank you Rosanne Cash 😌
Ritska13
May 21, 2022 at 12:10 pm
I like it 🧡❤️ no war
Vivek astronaut {Nasa}
May 21, 2022 at 12:24 pm
Good evening sir
Isoken Ruth
May 21, 2022 at 12:46 pm
I earnestly pray for the rare gift of a musical family ❤️💥
Kate Rogers
May 21, 2022 at 1:38 pm
My grandmothers family immigrated from Kentucky. I can only imagine it was the same hardship and library.
B
May 21, 2022 at 2:57 pm
We’re all just radios, hoping to pick up each other’s signals
Afsheen
May 21, 2022 at 2:07 pm
Nice❤️
Brenda Epperson
May 21, 2022 at 4:19 pm
My ears hear frantic screams & voices of the truly insane. lts very real. l alone here with the mentally ill. This is my 3rd time trieing to hear this video again
SNBoomer
May 21, 2022 at 4:44 pm
Nice
Deepak Dutta
May 21, 2022 at 4:49 pm
Wonderful voice so calm and soothing
Brenda Epperson
May 21, 2022 at 6:57 pm
why is this nice SNBoomer
Brenda Epperson
May 22, 2022 at 6:21 am
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F.M Oficial
May 21, 2022 at 7:07 pm
*I’m an antenna that can capture people’s good vibes!*
freesk8
May 21, 2022 at 7:47 pm
Capo up 2. Dm Am C G F. For those strumming along. Nice tune.
freesk8
May 21, 2022 at 7:51 pm
G C for lonely road is a bodyguard.
freesk8
May 21, 2022 at 7:54 pm
Fmaj7 Am C G for the third song. No capo.
Kings Mom831
May 21, 2022 at 9:05 pm
As a child, I remember listening to Johnny Cash’s vinyl albums endlessly playing as my autistic uncle blasted it on his record player.
Every time I hear Johnny Cash I’m reminded of my beloved grandfather and now my grandmother, who recently passed on April 27. The story Roseanne tells of her grandmother absolutely reminds me of my own grandmother. Who survived the great depression, raising three children, being the best grandmother us grandkids could ever hope for and caring for my uncle who had to of been one of the greatest hardships she ever experienced as a mother. Initially, back then, if you had a child who didn’t fit the narrative of “normal“ you were blamed. As if she had done something wrong?! She worked tirelessly, throughout her life to raise awareness about handicapped kids and effectively helped implement programs to help with this. I remember, she also spoke to the local police department about kids/people like this and how they are different and things you can look for and ways to help deescalate situations, rather than escalate.
I especially loved hearing all of her life stories about growing up in Saskatchewan, on a farm. She had a brother who was struck by lightning and survived. Also another brother drowned in there well. Rode to school/town in a wagon and in the winter time they actually rode in a sleigh with a little coal box to keep their feet warm.
The statement:
“Every time an old woman dies, a library disappears“
Really struck me
Kate
May 21, 2022 at 9:15 pm
Excellent. Thank you for sharing your great gift. Be well.
🇬█ 𝔎𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑚 𝔎alisari│
May 21, 2022 at 10:41 pm
🤔# *ClimateChange* 🌍 🌏 🌎
”Calamities have appeared on land and sea because of what the hands of the people have earned, so that He (Allah) makes them taste some of what they did, in order that they may return (to the right way).”
”For every one (from among you) there are angels replacing one another, in front of him and behind him, who guard him under the command of Allah. Surely, Allah does not change the condition of a people unless they change themselves. When Allah intends evil for a people, there is no way to turn it back, and for them there is no patron other than Him.”
— the # *HolyKoran* .–
__________
🇬█ 𝔎𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑚 𝔎alisari│
May 21, 2022 at 10:42 pm
Each of us has a role to play in protecting our planet 🌍🌏🌎.
yes she is
May 22, 2022 at 12:39 am
🥰
nancy Dickson
May 22, 2022 at 12:47 am
*As an investing enthusiast,I often wonder how top level investors are able to become millionaires off investing,I do have a significant amount of capital that is required to start up but I have no idea what strategies and direction I need to approach to help me make decent returns*
James Candason
May 22, 2022 at 1:09 am
I wouldn’t agree less but a times we are influenced based on result of what will see and experience, failure at first try doesn’t mean it is over but unfortunately people seems to back off when they have experiences some obstacle or failure along the way
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May 22, 2022 at 1:09 am
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May 22, 2022 at 1:14 am
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Jean Pierre Reynoso-Fournel
May 22, 2022 at 1:21 am
<3
Lisa Love Ministry
May 22, 2022 at 2:06 am
Isaiah 9:6 👑
“For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
akhlisunna👣
May 22, 2022 at 6:00 am
Those who believe and whose hearts find comfort in the remembrance of Allah. Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.
Rad/28
Dean Xtreme
May 22, 2022 at 8:51 pm
Great song, really poignant thank you so very much for sharing. 🙂
Michael Doucette
May 23, 2022 at 12:54 am
Love,love this woman. John Leventhal,her husband ,is my role model.
Katherine Martin
May 23, 2022 at 8:51 pm
I love ❤️ all your songs! Thanks for this video! I always loved your Dad also & his music also! My parents before they died always loved to watch y’all also & the Carter women! Enjoyed your speech & music!👏💯