Phil Ochs lebt!

In the organizer's words:

Phil Ochs - Silenced 50 years ago - his songs remain with us

Gerd Schinkel and Paul Schäfer, two politically committed musicians who have intensively studied the work of the American singer-songwriter Phil Ochs - a voice that is more relevant today than ever before - are coming to Cologne.

Phil Ochs was one of the harshest musical critics of his time. His songs were directed against the Vietnam War, racism and social injustice, and stood firmly on the side of the civil rights movement in the USA. While others - such as Bob Dylan - became world-famous, Ochs often remained hidden from a wider audience. But his songs are still haunting, clear and moving today.

The concert by Gerd Schinkel and Paul Schäfer is more than just a musical tribute: it is an invitation to engage with another voice of America - a voice for peace, justice and humanity, as embodied by Joan Baez.

Look forward to a moving afternoon with strong lyrics, haunting melodies and plenty of room for reflection.

You can also look forward to a break with coffee & cake.

Concert details:
Location: Uni-Center 1st floor, Luxemburger Str. 136, 50939 Cologne
Sunday, April 19th, 16:00-18:00

You can also look forward to coffee and cake!