Posted in2000s: A Decade In Protest Music
100 Best Protest Albums of the 2000s
Sleater-Kinney (Photo by Tyler Craft) I recently published a list of the 100 best albums of the 21st Century (So Far). This seems to be a good time to revisit…
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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…
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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",…
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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…
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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…
Posted in2023: 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…
Posted in2023: 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…
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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…
Posted in2023: 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…
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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…