Music

David Byrne Fires Back at ‘Racist’ Trump with ‘Beautiful Shitholes’ Playlist

BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE

After he heard the president’s ‘shithole countries’ comment, the artist began to wonder, ‘Can music help us empathize with its makers?’

Matt Wilstein
Matt Wilstein 

Senior Editor

David Byrne performs onstage during Keep A Child Alive's 11th Annual Black Ball
Kevin Mazur/Child2014
Matt Wilstein

Matt Wilstein

Senior Editor

mattwilstein

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