This episode features audio from the very first video from the Ongoing History of Protest Music YouTube Channel. It was originally published on November 23, 2020, but this Spotify exclusive version features the songs that are being discussed.
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Here are 15 music videos that effectively deliver insightful social messages. The following are presented in alphabetical order. &More – Whoa (featuring Chuck D) The video features vocalist Donn T as a news anchor and rapper Chill Moody as a field reporter for the fictional news channel WHOA News Tonight. The visuals satirize the bombardment of the 24-hour news cycle, […]
Learn more →It’s been a while, so here is a recap of notable socially conscious music which was released during the past few weeks. Songs and Video: Hate Conquers All – Anti-Flag “Hate Conquers All” is the latest single from 20/20 Vision, the upcoming album from veteran political punk band Anti-Flag, due out January 17, 2020. The band is no stranger to […]
Learn more →This is a continuation of the 2017: The Year In Protest series. Previous entries include Top 40 Protest Albums, Top 5 Protest EPs, and Top 12 Protest Music Videos. Now we’ll look at 50 tunes that helped provide the soundtrack of the 2017 protest movement. 50: What Makes Us Great – Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers (featuring Bruce Springsteen) Journeyman […]
Learn more →Ever since women started to come out against Harvey Weinstein, the floodgates started to open up with multiple sexual predators finally being outed. Giants in every industry have fallen. Also the hashtag #MeToo helped embolden victims to come forward. “Gatekeeper” by the Colombian-Canadian Singer-songwriter perfectly encapsulates the #MeToo movement. The song relates Reyez personal experience with a music producer. The producer is […]
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