Resources
We've pulled together some videos and articles that talk about Protest music in America. These are a great place to start if you are trying to find music that you'd like to research!
How "Message Music" Inspires Social Change
Aloe Blacc, grammy nominated singer and songwriter, takes us on a journey of how music from the past and present can be used as a source of inspiration that leads to positive social change.
Music of the Movement: Protest Music Has Long Been a Messenger of Resistance
People participating in social movements across generations have used music to share their feelings, protest the status quo and artistically call for reform. Some of this protest music you might know. Some you might not. NBC LX Storytellers Clark Fouraker and Eric Rodriguez looked back at the history of protest music to see how certain songs influenced social justice movements over the years, up until and including today's Black Lives Matter movement.
The evolution of American protest music
Music is a critical form of expression in American politics — especially in times of political and social unrest.
