2025 – Page 8 – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Protest Music Hall of Fame: Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison – Johnny Cash

In 1955, Johnny Cash released the single "Folsom Prison Blues," a tune that resonated with inmates, many of whom wrote him letters requesting that he perform at their prison. The…

CJ Baker March 13, 2025

Songs Lists

20 Protest Songs of Neil Young

Photo Credit: Mark Estabrook The iconic Canadian singer-songwriter is still going strong six decades into his career. He has also lived in the States for several years and officially became…

CJ Baker March 12, 2025

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Protest Music Hall of Fame: Joe Hill

October 7, 1879- November 19, 1915 "Don't waste time mourning, organize!" Joe Hill was born Joel Hägglund in Sweden before immigrating to America in 1902. He changed his name to…

CJ Baker March 11, 2025

Songs Lists

10 Protest Songs of The Clash

Credit: Helge Øverås The Clash's music is as vital as ever. Right now, we'll consider a small sample of their important contribution to the canon of protest songs. White Riot…

CJ Baker March 10, 2025

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Protest Music Hall of Fame: The Clash

Photo Credit: Helge Øverås "The Only Band That Matters" The promotional tagline bestowed upon them by their record label may seem like hyperbole, but at times, they came close to…

CJ Baker March 10, 2025

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Protest Music Hall of Fame: This Land Is Your Land – Woody Guthrie

The history of protest music is filled with tunes that are often misinterpreted. One example is Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land". Originally composed as "God Blessed America for Me",…

CJ Baker March 7, 2025

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Protest Music Hall of Fame: Dust Bowl Ballads – Woody Guthrie

Cover of the 1964 reissue by Folkways Records Released in 1940, Woody Guthrie’s first commercial recording Dust Bowl Ballads is widely cited as the first concept album. Based on both…

CJ Baker March 7, 2025

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Protest Music Hall of Fame: Woody Guthrie

July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967. Woody armed with his weapon of choice. "This machine kills fascists" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwcKwGS7OSQ It would be impossible to overestimate Woody Guthrie's impact on American folk…

CJ Baker March 7, 2025

2025: The Year In Protest Music

A Month In Protest February

Sunny War, from artist's Bandcamp Songs: Pyramid Scheme - Hurray For The Riff Raff This is the latest single and video by the project of Alynda Segarra (her last album,…

CJ Baker March 1, 2025

2025: The Year In Protest Music

A Month In Protest: January

Sumac, from artist's Bandcamp New year, but there is still plenty to protest. Here is a sampling of the socially conscious music released during the month. Songs/Videos: Protect the Cross…

CJ Baker February 1, 2025