Browsing: Music and Politics
The Battle of Stockton (when our grandfathers said no to the fascists). By the Young’Uns
Powerful, problematic, motives unclear: difficulty in defining Donald Glover’s ‘This is America’
The fight against Trump: how Paul Robeson’s songs and deeds light the way
“The artist must take sides,” said Robeson. “He must elect to fight for freedom or slavery. I have made my choice.”
Will Radiohead and Nick Cave sing out for the brave, young caged birds in Israeli jails?
RIP Hugh Masekela: his music will continue to inspire those who have never surrendered
Raves, riots and revolution: can the political power of music help to change the world?
Tom Waits: Step Right Up
“I first heard this in the early 80s… It’s amazing there isn’t a similar, well-known track like this around these days when we need it most.” – Matthew Herbert
