Protest Songs in Left Wing Politics - Show Description

"If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution." This paraphrase of famous Anarchist, Author Emma Goldman's retort when accused of "hurting the cause" by having too much fun effectively sums up the heart of this show.

Over the years, major social and political Movements have been strengthened by music and song. Where would the Civil Rights Movement have been without "We Shall Overcome"? Where would the Anti-Vietnam war Movement have been without "Masters of War" and "Fixin' to Die Rag"? Where would the Labor Movement have been without "Solidarity Forever" or "The Internationale"?

If you haven't been paying attention, the major social and political movements of today are also being supported and enhanced by great political songs.

Within the constraints of overbearing, corporate "copyright" laws, each episode will examine a great left-wing protest/political song. We will trace each song's history, its impact on the time that produced it and its relevance to today.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• protest
• song
• left
• wing
• politics
• labor
• workers
• plutocrats
• capitalism

[hermannview]

Such a good idea! I was just looking up some Vietnam ptotest songs and I happened to stumble upon this video. An interesting idea.