Daily Dose of Protest: Pity The Country – Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is an acclaimed novelist, poet, scholar, and singer. She is also a member of the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg people, native to southern Ontario, Canada. She recently released her stunning new album Theory Of Ice. One of the issues heavily dealt with on the album is climate change. For example, the opening track “Break Up” features the poignant […]

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A Month of Protest Music (March)

Here is this month’s sampling of notable socially conscious music. Songs/Videos: Lula Wiles – Television This is the first single off the Americana trio’s upcoming album Shame and Sedition, which will drop on May 21. The song was previously featured as a Daily Dose of Protest. Allison Russell – Nightflyer The Canadian singer-songwriter of Our Native Daughters and Birds of […]

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