2021 – Page 3 – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Ongoing History of Protest Music Video: Nighthawks At McCoys (with Time)

https://youtu.be/VUVSbkPQryw This features video footage of episode 32 of the Ongoing History of Protest Music podcast. I'll be starting to post some of the videos from podcast interviews. It features…

CJ Baker May 7, 2021

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Weather Strike – Tom Morello & Pussy Riot

Tom Morello has had a long career creating political music, both as the guitarist of Rage Against The Machine, The Nightwatchman, and several other projects. It should come as no…

CJ Baker May 5, 2021

Podcast

Ongoing History of Protest Music Episode 32: Nighthawks At McCoys (with Time)

After taking a brief hiatus, this is the first episode of season two. This episode features special guest rapper, podcast host, and journalist Time. We discuss his new concept album…

CJ Baker May 3, 2021

2021: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest Music (April)

Sons of Kemet. Artist's Website Here is a summary of the notable socially conscious music released throughout the month. Songs/Videos: Lula Wiles - In Dreams This is the latest track…

CJ Baker April 30, 2021

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: It’s Been Burning for a While – Chris Pierce

From artist's website When news hit that Derrick Chauvin was found guilty on all three accounts for the murder of George Floyd, there was a collective sigh of relief. But…

CJ Baker April 21, 2021

Reviews Uncategorized

Album Review: Spotify is Surveillance – Evan Greer

Music can be a powerful tool when it comes to spotlighting important issues. This is definitely a belief of musician and activist Evan Greer. The fist-pumping follow-up to her exceptional…

CJ Baker April 8, 2021

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Pity The Country – Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

From Artist's Bandcamp Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is an acclaimed novelist, poet, scholar, and singer. She is also a member of the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg people, native to southern Ontario, Canada.…

CJ Baker April 7, 2021

2021: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest Music (March)

Allison Russell. From artist's Bandcamp Here is this month's sampling of notable socially conscious music. Songs/Videos: Lula Wiles - Television This is the first single off the Americana trio's upcoming…

CJ Baker March 31, 2021

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: The Tyranny of Either/Or – Evan Greer

Evan Greer is an example of someone who uses their music as an extension of their activism. She is releasing her latest album Spotify is Surveillance on April 9, the…

CJ Baker March 24, 2021

1970s: A Decade In Protest Music Podcast Songs Lists

The Ten Best Protest Songs of the 70s

This is a Spotify exclusive episode featuring the songs being discussed. Audio is taken from a recently released video which can be checked out on the Ongoing History of Protest…

CJ Baker March 16, 2021