Fred Arcoleo’s deepest desire in life is to help influence the way the world changes. He writes songs & poems that strive to reveal the contradictions in our society between appearance & reality, & spends most of his time channeling his anger over the conditions of life that exist for so many into productive activities. He is particularly interested in the role music & the arts can play in raising awareness of societal issues & inspiring people to study & act on the pressing challenges of our time. He lives & works in Washington Heights (New York, NY), where he also teaches English, creative writing, & art at George Washington High School Campus.