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Protest Music of the Week (June 3-9)

June 9, 2019

A recap of some of the socially conscious music released in the past week. Songs and Videos Gang Shit – Marlon Craft This provocative new track and video are from Craft’s upcoming new album Funhouse Mirror, which is out June 18. The verses are told from the perspective of three different characters, a racist cop, a Klansman and a black […]

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Protest Music of the Week (May 27-June 2)

June 2, 2019

Here is a selection of newly released socially conscious music which is worth a listen. Songs and Videos Maria – grandson “Maria” is a cover of a Rage Against the Machine tune which appeared on Rage’s 1999 album The Battle of Los Angeles. The lyrics chronicle the indignities faced by a Mexican undocumented immigrant. The recently posted video adds poignant […]

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