protest songs

The DNC Misses a Beat: A Political History of Migration through Latinx Pop Songs

The DNC Misses a Beat: A Political History of Migration through Latinx Pop Songs

What should we understand as the connection between politics, people, and places? Can Latinx pop songs be trusted to represent us?

Say It Loud! 100 Timeless Protest Songs

Say It Loud! 100 Timeless Protest Songs

PopMatters has scoured the musical spectrum for the best examples of protest songs, including anthems of great popularity and obscurity that resonate today.

‘Which Side Are You On?: 20th Century American History in 100 Protest Songs’ Doth Protest Too Little

‘Which Side Are You On?: 20th Century American History in 100 Protest Songs’ Doth Protest Too Little

Ironically, James Sullivan's liberalism is fundamental to what's wrong with Which Side Are You On?: 20th Century American History in 100 Protest Songs.

Revisiting Protest Songs of Yore, Americana Musicians Build Upon, and Add to, Canon

Revisiting Protest Songs of Yore, Americana Musicians Build Upon, and Add to, Canon

Anthony D'Amato and River Whyless tackle classic protest songs while recently reunited The Mammals address cultural divisions with a new tune.

Everyone Lost: Protest Art and the Iraq War

Songs in the Key of Strife

Greg Brown: Yellow Dog