Get Up Stand Up - Ep.1 We Shall Overcome 2/6

GET UP, STAND UP serves as a timely reminder of the potent role music has played in a century's worth of political protest. The program traces the birth of protest songs back to the American union movement and explores the impact of pop culture in politicizing the baby boomer generation during the Vietnam era. It delves into the history of politics and protest in black music, from the civil rights movement and pacifism to black separatism and gangsta rap. The music in GET UP, STAND UP is omnipresent, moving seamlessly from "The Times They Are A-Changin'" to "Power to the People." By weaving together historical footage and commentary from today's musicians and music critics, the program puts the power of pop into perspective.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Get
• Up
• Stand
• Documentary
• Music
• Pop
• Culture
• Mass
• Media

[Houdinitreehouse]

Odetta's music is great.