Protest music has been around as long as protesting itself. Here we examine the power of the protest song, considering tracks ...
The history of protest songs in America dates back to the days of slavery. During these times, gospel songs were often sung ...
We believe that the traditions and practices embedded in these three folk songs have profoundly changed how we view lyrics.
We trace the lineage of rapid-response songs, from Woody Guthrie and Nina Simone to Bruce Springsteen's quick turnaround on "Streets of Minneapolis" ...
Billy Bragg, who just wrote and released the song “City of Heroes,” talks with the Monitor about the impact of protest songs.