Say it LOUD - The History of Protest Music | MxG - Season 7 Episode 18

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Join Patreon Get some merch ~~~~ FEATURED SONG NICK – “Listen You People” (from the album LISTEN YOU PEOPLE) Protest music has been around far longer than the 1960s, far earlier than America’s history of slavery, and far beyond even the history of the USA. Some might say that protest music has been around as long as people have lived in groups and put words to melodies. Every era has its own versions of protest music – including right now, and all of them are vital. I go through protest music’s long history, its multiple reasons for being, whether or not it’s effective in bringing about change, and how it relates to today’s sociopolitical climate. Are you a fan of protest music? If so, which songs and from which eras? Do you think protest music does anything beyond giving people a voice? Or do you think politics and social issues should stay out of music? Discuss dammit! BONUS MxTRA VIDEO: Do artists have a responsibility to speak out? ~~~ *intro music credit: REC - "Wake Up High" *mid roll music credit: The Drop - "Outerloper" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.