The history of protest songs in America dates back to the days of slavery. During these times, gospel songs were often sung ...

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

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

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" ...

ICE’s post honored Deportation Officer Frank E. Chaffin, who died along with 31 others when a government‑chartered Douglas ...

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

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

Hootenanny is a simple word that can mean a small object or a fun music gathering. It became popular in the 1930s with folk musicians like Pete Seeger and later in the 1960s TV show “Hootenanny.” ...

The singer’s song about the killings in Minneapolis translates private loss into a collective experience rapidly shared ...

Let's try and find a moment where the chaos suffices and we can find the long lost peace of mind. Lauryn Hill spoke for all ...

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