Raw Power Mag Interviews Bhi Bhiman

Описание: In this episode of Raw Power Magazine, founder and editor Quick Draw sits down with Bhi Bhiman, one of the most compelling protest singers of the 21st century. Born in St. Louis to parents who emigrated from Sri Lanka, Bhiman’s life and music have been shaped by displacement, identity, and a deep engagement with global politics.

The conversation traces Bhiman’s journey from the Midwest to Santa Cruz and San Francisco, exploring how place, culture, and history inform his songwriting. We dive deep into his politically charged albums Rhythm & Reason and Peace of Mind, focusing on songs that confront immigration, voter suppression, foreign influence in U.S. elections, and the enduring madness of modern politics—including “Beyond the Border,” “Eenie Meenie,” “With Love from Russia,” and “Brother Can You Spare Some Peace of Mind.”

Bhiman also discusses writing music during the Trump era, his song “Giant” in the aftermath of the 2016 election, and his Peace of Mind podcast series—now largely unavailable. The interview touches on his early influence by Black Sabbath, his connections to Kim Thayil and Chris Cornell, and how loss, activism, and art intersect in his work.

This is a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about music as witness, protest, and historical record—one that feels as urgent now as when many of these songs were first written.