Each month JusticeAid features a monthly playlist and blog post built around a specific theme. For April the theme is You Are Only Issued One Earth. The blog article features 10 songs with informative write-ups. It also includes a companion Spotify and YouTube playlist which features additional tracks. It is an excellently curated selection of environmental tunes.
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On April 7, 2020, acclaimed singer-songwriter John Prine sadly died at the age of 73, due to complications connected with the coronavirus. Even though mainstream commercial success has eluded Prine, it is hard to deny his considerable influence. He is the favourite singer-songwriter of your favourite singer-songwriter. His work also possesses a keen social awareness. Right now we will consider […]
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Every month JusticeAid features a monthly playlist and blog post based around a specific theme. For February/March the theme is Peace and Love—And War No More. The blog article features 10 songs with informative write-ups. It also includes a companion playlist which features additional tracks. It is an excellently curated selection of anti-war tunes.
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Here is a recap of some notable socially conscious music released during the month of February. Songs/Videos A Tribe Called Red – Land Back (Featuring Ft. Boogey The Beat & Chippewa Travellers) The Candian Indigenous electronic group released the following tune in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en nation and in voicing their support for the pipelines protests happening throughout Canada. Body Count […]
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Worldwide many places recognize February 7th as International Clash Day. This is fitting because with the current state of political turmoil their music has never mattered more. Previously we looked back at ten of their notable protest songs. The band has also been inducted into the Protest Music Hall of Fame. Right now we will look back on ten notable […]
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JusticeAid started in 2013 by a group of civil rights advocates in order to promote justice through the arts. In January 2020 they started a monthly Songs of Protest blog where they feature a playlist built around a theme. For January the playlist is appropriately built around civil right themes inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. The article features write-ups […]
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With the year coming to the close now is a good time to do some year-end cleanup. This includes getting caught up on my emails. Here are some suggestions for songs and artists that have appeared in my inbox but I haven’t had a chance to feature yet. If you are an artist, representative or fan, and you feel that […]
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As we approach the end of 2019 it is now a good time to look back on some of the notable protest albums released during the year. Many of these albums were also previously featured in the 30 Best Album (So Far) list that was published back in July. The albums are listed alphabetical order. Hopefully, you’ll be introduced to […]
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As we approached the end of a decade it is a good time to reflect on some of the best socially conscious albums released during the past ten years. Despite misconceptions about the lack of modern protest music, the 2010s was responsible for several contributions to the ever-expanding canon of protest music. If anything, this list is just a small […]
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It’s been a while since I have done one of these. Periodically I receive emails and other social media messages suggesting certain songs and artists. Since I’ve been sporadic with my postings I thought now was a good time to showcase some of these recommendations that I haven’t had a chance to feature. They are well worth a listen. If […]
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