Woody Guthrie – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

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

Protest Music Hall of Fame

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

Protest Music Hall of Fame

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

Songs Lists

10 Barbara Dane Protest Songs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdkTz4Lihmw Starting recording in the late 50s long-time singer-songwriter and activist Barbara Dane died on October 20, 2024, at 97. She had earned praise from Louis Armstong who described her as…

CJ Baker October 22, 2024

2023: The Year In Protest Music

40 Best Protest Albums of 2023

Dream Nails, from artist's Bandcamp Music is a reflection of society and is often influenced by the political climate. This small sampling of socially conscious albums features a diverse array…

CJ Baker December 7, 2023

2023: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest: May

Fatoumata Diawara, from artist Bandcamp Another month has passed and here is your monthly recap of notable socially conscious music. Songs/Videos: America Has a Problem (featuring Kendrick Lamar) - Beyoncé…

CJ Baker May 31, 2023

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: I Know How It Feels – Dropkick Murphys

Armed with his weapon of choice, a guitar that bore the sticker, “This Machine Kills Fascists”, Woody Guthrie was a pivotal contributor to the canon of protest tunes. During his…

CJ Baker May 10, 2023

2023: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest: March

Jen Cloher, from artist Bandcamp By now it has become obvious that I'm bad with introductions, so let's get right into it. Here is a small sampling of socially conscious…

CJ Baker April 1, 2023

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Dan + Claudia Zanes – Reparations is a Must (4th of July Love Song)

From artist's Bandcamp For some the Fourth of July is a patriotic day to celebrate the independence of the United States. For others, it is a mournful reminder of a…

CJ Baker June 30, 2021

1990s: A Decade In Protest Music Songs Lists Videos

Video: Ten Best Protest Songs of the 90s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P56EYCJDiS0&t=116s This is the third video posted to the recently launched Ongoing History of Protest Songs YouTube channel. I’ll be posting at least one video a week. The first two…

CJ Baker December 11, 2020