It has been a crazy month. Hopefully, everyone is holding up well with the self-isolation and social distancing. Crazy times, but we always have the music to help get us through. Here is a sampling of some notable socially conscious music released during the past month. Songs/Video: Steve Earle – John Henry was a Steel Driving Man The veteran singer-songwriter […]
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David Rovics is a prolific singer-songwriter and activist who has been active for over two decades. He recently released the excellent album Strangers & Friends, which is well worth the listen. Along with the album tracks, Rovics often composes topical songs which he posts online. A recent example is the timely “Corona Virus Climate Catastrophe Fascist Empire 2020 Blues Massacree.” […]
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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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For over three decades the pioneering Brazilian thrash band has never been afraid to address political issues. For example, one of Sepultura’s more political albums, 1993’s Chaos A.D. features “Refuse/Resist.” a hard-hitting anti-police anthem and “Territory” which references the conflict between Israel and Palestine, which sadly remains relevant. They recently released their fifteenth studio album Quadra, an ambitious concept album […]
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