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Ben Folds speaks out on Kennedy Center — and drops an album he made there
Ben Folds didn’t want to quit. “There wasn’t a bone in my body that wanted to,” the singer-songwriter said. But minutes ...
Ben Folds, Who Stepped Down From Kennedy Center One Minute After Trump Took Over, Releases Defiant Live Album With National Symphony Orchestra
After announcing his resignation as the first-ever artistic adviser to the National Symphony Orchestra in February, just one ...
'I couldn't possibly do my job' | Ben Folds discusses his decision to resign as the Kennedy Center's artistic advisor
Folds made his first public appearance in DC since stepping down to promote a new album featuring the National Symphony ...
Musician Who Quit Kennedy Center Trashes Trump Pick’s Relentless ‘Hissy Fits’
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds, who quit his role at the Kennedy Center after Trump’s takeover, slammed new MAGA director ...
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Acclaimed '90s Singer-Songwriter Makes Bold Political Statement With Surprise Album Release
The release of 'Ben Folds Live with the National Symphony Orchestra' follows his resignation as the NSO's artistic advisor in ...
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Ben Folds: “I still believe there’s more good than not”
Ben Folds did not go quietly.When the Trump-installed leadership swept into the Kennedy Center like a cultural wrecking ball, ...
Musician Ben Folds talks about why he stepped down as Artistic Advisor at the Kennedy Center
July 4, 2025 Folds spoke to our John Doran about his departure from the Kennedy Center while marking the release of his new album which was recorded there. French police puncture migrant boats at sea ...