"Ask which musicians made the greatest political statements of the past 50 years and names such
as John Lennon, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan will likely come to mind. Yet to that esteemed list
we add Stephan [Said]." - Athens Magazine
"So strong is the buzz on Mr. [Said] that…he
was asked by the grandfather of American folk music,
Pete Seeger, to update perhaps the nation's most famous
protest anthem, 'We Shall Overcome.'"
- The New York Times
"The clearest voice of the protest movement
rising up out of Seattle."
- Jam TV/ Rolling Stone Network
"This generation's Woody Guthrie."
- Billboard Magazine
"He has been compared to Woody Guthrie and
Bruce Springsteen. It's easy to see why.""
- Ed Condran, Gannett News Service
"Stephan Smith, with his reedy voice, acoustic
guitar and earnest topical songs such as 'The Ballad
of Abner Louima' (with Patti Smith),recalls Bob Dylan
in his early days."
- Jon Pareles, The New York Times
"Stephan Smith is a poet with politics who
sings folk-rap that rocks, like Chuck D channeling Woody
Guthrie, guaranteed to educate, agitate and motivate."
- Jim Hightower
"Stephan Smith is an incredible songwriter
and musician. Keep your ears open. You will see him
in the future."
- Dave Matthews
"Opening your album with a title track decrying
the consolidation of power in the music industry, naming
names in the process, is a moderately impressive act,
but making the song sound like Phil Ochs as backed by
the Roots is a conceit of enjoyably perverse genius"
- All Music Review
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NEWS
JANUARY 13, 2008.
STEPHAN HEADLINES DAVID CLINE TRIBUTE SHOW AT CONNOLLY'S, NEW YORK CITY.
 David Cline was a highly decorated, disabled Vietnam War combat veteran. Returning stateside he became active
in the Oleo Strut coffeehouse near Fort Hood, Texas, as described in “Sir! No Sir!” the award-winning
documentary about GI resistance. He served as a national coordinator of Vietnam Veterans Against the War for
more than 20 years. As President of Veterans For Peace 2002-2007, he oversaw tremendous membership growth and
helped start Iraq Veterans Against the War. He also co-founded the Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility
Campaign.
Dave was also a big fan of Stephan's music.
Joining Stephan in the show are Randy Credico, Bryan & Maryc, Brian Jones as "Dave Cline"
the Bush Chain Gang with Lori Purdu, Joel Landy, Ron King, Steve Bloom, Jackie Sheeler, John McDonagh, Sft.
Geoff Millard, Michael McPhearson & Veterans for Peace.
Sunday Jan 13, 2-6 pm, at CONNOLLY's,121 W. 45th Street, between Broadway & Sixth Ave.
Auction, 50-50 Raffle, Free Refreshments, Cash Bar & dining.
Click for flier with full information(pdf)
Contacts: Zool: 646-549-1615. Veterans Peace Council: 212-726-0557. Connolly's: 212-944-5118.
Nov. 27, 2007.
Stephan becomes a FREEMUSE Ambassador
Stephan is proud to accept the invitation to serve as an Ambassador for
FREEMUSE, The World
Forum on Music and Censorship. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Freemuse advocates freedom of
expression for musicians and composers worldwide to make sure that music continues to be a
voice for a better world. Other Ambassadors include Lebanese rap artist Clotaire K, Iranian singer
Mahsa Vahdat, world music star Marcel Khalife, and Pakistani rock artist Salman Ahmad of the band
Junoon
New Album
November 2007: Stephan is currently in the studio finishing his upcoming album with Grammy Award
Winning producer Hal Willner. Please stay tuned for the latest news!
Solo Show. The Living Room, New York City, November 7.
Stephan premiered the songs from his new album in a packed
solo show at this Lower East Side hot spot. Read more
Congratulations to Stephan for finishing his graduate studies in
International Affairs as he continues to work to be a voice for global justice, peace, and human rights not
only as a musician, but as a intellectual, author, and organizer! Stephan's concentrations are on human rights
law, global governance, and global financial flows in development applications.
Stephan Speaks Out
Last year, Stephan's widely reprinted articles on music,
social change, and market censorship of protest song in the U.S. set off a heated debate across the country and world.
Read them here:
MUSIC
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Slash and Burn
Stephan’s critically acclaimed debut album for Artemis Records. 12 songs, including "Break the Bread,"
"Taking Aim," "World to Come," "In the Air," "You Ain't No Cowboy," and more. 4 mp3 tracks.
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"You Ain't A Cowboy"
Stephan's song about "W" was
pre-released to TrueMajority.org members. Click
here to purchase a copy and donate to TrueMajority. A must for Republicans,
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"The Bell"
"The Anti-war anthem for this generation" (Guerilla
News Network) makes peace patriotic and fearlesss.
Special EP w/ 8 tracks and video featuring Pete
Seeger, Dean Ween, DJ Spooky, and Tara Nevins.
Order 'The Bell' on Musictoday.com
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Bring Stephan To Your Town
Stephan sings in Clubs, Churches, Colleges, High Schools, town halls, community centers and other
non-exclusive meeting places in your home town. Write us at the contact page if you'd like to help bring him
to your community to do a show, or play a benefit concert for your global justice or peace organization.
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