The Radical Voice of Woody Guthrie, a new exhibition that aims to highlight Guthrie’s fight for justice through 12 of his ...

Iowa City’s beloved Family Folk Machine will be in concert at 7 p.m., Feb. 26 at the James Theater.

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.

Savannah Guthrie is not related to famous folk singer Arlo Guthrie, and is the daughter of Charles and Nancy Guthrie, with the latter reportedly kidnapped.

Billy Bragg, who just wrote and released the song “City of Heroes,” talks with the Monitor about the impact of protest songs.

We trace the lineage of rapid-response songs, from Woody Guthrie and Nina Simone to Bruce Springsteen's quick turnaround on "Streets of Minneapolis" ...

Protest requires people to take a stand and hold firm. Pop songs are designed to appeal across demographic lines. In music, ...

Not long after that, Springsteen made good on his word by releasing " Streets of Minneapolis ," a new song inspired by the ...

Coming to the Firehall this February, Tracey Power’s show captures the spirit of the Canadian folk revival of the ’60s. The ...

Relive the history of protest music from 1935-1975 in the United States, featuring live music and the background of popular ...

The son of prominent actors and activists Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee — who befriended Pete Seeger during the Civil Rights era — ...