15 Protest Songs Of Prince

Photo via Flickr, via World’s Direction, public domain. Even though Prince wasn’t widely viewed as an explicitly political artist, he was socially conscious and engaged in under-the-radar activism. For example, he demonstrated his support for the “Black Lives Matter” movement by donating to the families of victims such as Trayvon Martin and Eric Garner. Additionally, he helped fund initiatives such […]

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10 Important Movie Soundtracks

Source: Mrmw | Wikimedia Commons Music plays an integral role in filmmaking. When employed successfully it can create ambiance, even to the point of becoming an additional character in the movie. It can make an excellent film even more iconic. At other times an outstanding soundtrack to a forgettable motion picture can transcend the movie and even have a significant cultural […]

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A Month of Protest Music (April)

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 of the Americana’s trio upcoming album Shame and Sedition, out May 21. Trio member Mali Obomsawin, a citizen of the Abenaki Nation, notes that “In Dreams” is dedicated to “all people fighting colonial oppression around […]

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Daily Dose of Protest: When Thugs Cry – Joey Bada$$

“When Thugs Cry” is a reworking of the Prince classic “When Doves Cry”. It was recorded for a Like a Version session for Australia’s Triple J radio station. Bada$$ originally recorded the tune for his 2017 album All-Amerikkkan Bada$$, but his reworking was cut from the album when he was unable to get the sample cleared. Fortunately he was able to […]

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