The event took place at the Public Theater.
The Public Theater's Public Forum series held its latest discussion, Public Forum: The Sound That Makes The World Go ‘Round, at Joe's Pub at the Public on May 23.
The evening, hosted by Public Forum director Michael Friedman, explored the politics of popular music as well as the complex relationships of music producers, artists, and the art of song. Speakers included musicians Gabriel Kahane (February House), Stephen Trask (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), and Toshi Reagon.