The Dead Kennedys: with Dario Fo and Jello Biafra
11 September 2025

The Dead Kennedys: with Dario Fo and Jello Biafra

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The provided texts examine how Dario Fo and Jello Biafra, two distinct artists, utilize their respective platforms to challenge imperialism and societal injustices. Fo, a Nobel laureate, employed political theatre and farce, drawing from medieval traditions and commedia dell'arte, to satirize Italian authority and expose exploitation, aiming to make complex issues accessible to a broad audience. Biafra, known for his music and activism, also used absurdist and hyperbolic farce in his performances and lyrics to critique political and cultural absurdities, as demonstrated by his anti-imperialist stance regarding Israel and Palestine. Both artists, through their unique artistic expressions, sought to provoke thought, inspire action, and offer counter-narratives to dominant ideologies.

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