Rhiannon Giddens – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Protest Music Hall of Fame: Bitter Tears: Ballads of The American Indian – Johnny Cash

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5upNIGkwwDw Labeled as the "Man in Black," Johnny Cash used his music to address the plight of marginalized communities, including Native Americans. An example of this is his 1964 concept…

CJ Baker June 13, 2025

2023: The Year In Protest Music

Month of Protest: October

Ragana, from the artist's Bandcamp Music is often a reflection of the current political climate, so it shouldn't be a surprise that multiple artists this month recorded music in response…

CJ Baker October 30, 2023

2017: The Year In Protest Music

40 Best Protest Albums of 2017

Hurray For The Riff Raff, from the artist's Bandcamp I started this website back on December 6th, 2017. During that first month, I hastily compiled a list of the 25…

CJ Baker October 18, 2023

2021: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest Music (April)

Sons of Kemet. Artist's Website 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…

CJ Baker April 30, 2021

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: All You Fascists Bound To Lose – Resistance Revival Chorus with Rhiannon Giddens

Photo from artist's Bandcamp "This Machine Kills Fascists." The following was emblazoned on Woody Guthrie's guitar. Guthrie used his weapon of choice to compose timely songs of protest which still…

CJ Baker October 21, 2020

2020: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest Music (June)

Oceanator From Artist's Bandcamp Since I started this website in December 2017, there hasn't been a month where there has been this much protest music released. As much as I'm…

CJ Baker June 30, 2020

2019: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

30 Best Protest Albums of 2019 (So Far)

Our Native Daughters. Photo from artists Bandcamp page What is notable about the current year in protest music is diversity. Not only is there a wide range of genres and…

CJ Baker July 1, 2019

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Heavy As Lead – Leyla McCalla

Photo Credit: Artist's Website Back in April 2014, the Flint water crisis began when the decision was made to switch from a treated water to an untreated water source for…

CJ Baker February 11, 2019

2017: The Year In Protest Music

Top 50 Protest Songs of 2017

French-Cuban duo Ibeyi, made up of twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz recorded one of the 50 best protest songs of 2017. Photo Credit: Maya Dagnino This is a continuation…

CJ Baker December 30, 2017