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This podcast is a companion to the website ongoinghistoryofprotestsongs.com. I started the website on December 6, 2017. Not only have I always been a passionate music fan, but I have always had an interest in the historical developments of music. An important part of that history is the integral role that music has played within social movements. I have always been drawn to music with a socially conscious message.
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After an extended hiatus, this episode features an update of plans for a pending relaunch. It also features highlights from previous interviews, including Lula Wiles, Chris Pierce, Time, Jesse Jett, Miss Christine, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Gathering Time, Oceanator, David Strickland, and Maestro Fresh Wes. Subscribe to the podcast.…
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This episode features special guest Isa Burke and Mali Obomosawin, two-thirds of the Americana folk trio Lula Wiles. We discuss their latest release Shame and Sedition. We discuss the motivation behind the album title and some of the political themes developed on the album. We chat about why colonialism is such an important topic to discuss as well…
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This episode features a special guest, mr?e, a Sydney, Australia-based hip-hop artist who is a like-minded protest music collective. We discuss a couple of recently released tunes ("Grand Theft Liberal" and "King Kev (Kev Says)"). We also discuss why he feels that it is important to use his platform to speak up, his musical influences, and other mu…
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This episode features special guest rapper, podcast host, and journalist Time. We discuss his new concept album Nighthawks At McCoys, a collaboration with folk-singer Maudlin Magpie and German producer A Thousands Vows. We discuss the premise behind the album, why he is drawn to socially conscious music, his journalistic work, working with both Com…
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The Protest Music Hall of Fame is an online archival project to draw attention to the artists, songs, and albums that have made considerable contributions to the historical development of protest music. This episode announces the inductees for 2020. This is also the final episode for 2020, a new season will be starting in 2021.…
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This episode features special guest singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer Jesse Jett. We discuss how the pandemic and current political climate resulted in a creative catalyst which resulted in the 24 track, 90-minute album The Virus. We also discuss his collaboration with Awkword on the tune "10 Demands" and several other projects that he is cur…
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This episode features audio from the very first video from the Ongoing History of Protest Music YouTube Channel (without the background music). Also, I give a shoutout to my first patron Bryony Fearn, who hosts the excellent program The Music Is The Message on 2BBB, an Australian community radio station.…
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This episode features Ray Patrick and Dan Stroud of the alt-rock band Last Kiss Goodnight. They discuss the motivation behind their latest protest song "45" and how it is about more than just Donald Trump. They also talk about the formation of the band, new music that they're working on, and their musical influences. I also invite listeners to leav…
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This episode features Christine Moad, the bassist and vocalist of the Iowa based band Miss Christine. We discuss her latest protest tune "Truth In Song", the band's debut album Conversion, previous protest songs she composed, and why she feels it is important to use her platform to speak up. She also talks about her work on the Bernie Sanders campa…
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This episode features Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce and Darren "Young D" Metz of the Canadian indigenous hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids. They talk about their latest single “Where They At”, which features fellow indigenous rapper Drezus. We also discuss their previous recordings, plans for a new album, using their platform to elevate others and syst…
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This episode features art rocker Kapil Seshasayee. We discuss his 2018 debut A Sacred Bore, a concept protest album dealing with the caste system, which is part of a three-album trilogy. We also discuss a couple of the singles from his upcoming follow-up album Laal, which sheds a light on issues connected with Bollywood. Seshasayee also shares his …
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This episode features Portland-based singer-songwriter and activist David Rovics, who has already released four albums in 2020. We discuss what inspires him to be so prolific. We also discuss his most recent album, Say Their Names, the current situation in Portland, the important role music plays in protest movements, the challenges of being a DIY …
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This episode features activist, journalist, and rapper Awkword. We discuss his new tune "Ten Demands (featuring Jesse Jett)' and his work with the Ten Demands for Justice initiative which provides a roadmap towards abolition. We also discuss how he views music has an extension of his activism and how rap and punk music saved his life.…
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This episode features Stuart Markus, Hillary Foxsong, Gerry McKeveny of the folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time who have just released a new album entitled Old Friends, which is a cover album which features several socially conscious tunes. We discussed the motivation behind the songs selected and the parallels between the 1960s and what is happe…
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This episode discusses the Protest Music Hall of Fame, an online archival project which chronicles the artists, albums, and songs which have contributed to the historical development of protest music. We also review the current inductees and discuss the recently posted nomination poll for 2020. On the podcast, we play Bartees Strange's cover of Woo…
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This episode features Karl Evangelista, one half of the experimental music duo Grex (with Rei Scampavia). We discuss the duo's upcoming album Everything You Said Was Wrong which will be released on September 5. Evangelista also talks about the album track "Criminal" which protests against fascistic policies in the Philippines. He explains his perso…
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This episode features Elise Okusami who performs under the name Oceanator. We discuss her full-length debut album Things I Never Said which is out August 28. We also discuss the three-song EP Tear The Fascists Down which she released through Bandcamp to raise funds for the New York affiliate of Survived and Punished, "a coalition of defense campaig…
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This episode features soundbites of interviews from previous guests. It also features songs by these guests. Songs played on the podcast: Spirit of Hip-Hop - David Strickland (featuring Ernie Paniccioli, Artson, Northern Eagle Singers) Truth - David Strickland (featuring Maestro Fresh Wes, Que Rock, Soufy, Leonard Sumner) Suffocating Evil - Jeremia…
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This episode features special guest Louis Rive, a singer-songwriter from Glasgow Scotland who has composed several protest tunes. We specifically discuss three of the songs that he wrote and the motivation behind them. We also discuss how the content of his music took a shift with the current political climate and why he feels it is important for a…
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This episode features special guest BL Shirelle who recently released the album Assata Troi, the first full-length release for Die Jim Crow, the first non-profit record label for current and formerly incarcerated individuals. She is also a deputy director of the label. We discuss Shirelle's motivation behind the album and why she felt it was import…
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This episode features special guest Shawna Potter, the frontwomen of the feminist hardcore punk band War On Women, activist and author. We discuss using your platform to speak up, playing at venues where your presence isn't wanted and the makings of a new War On Women album. We also discuss her activism and her book Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to …
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This episode features two special guests, Ryan Guay of Canadian reggae-rock band Street Pharmacy and James Searl of American roots-reggae band Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad. The two recently collaborated to compose the protest tune "They Don't Give a $$$$." We discussed the motivation behind that song. We also discussed the importance of using you…
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This episode features special guest Mat Ward, an Australian musician and journalist. We discuss his latest album Filter Bubble, his affinity for socially conscious concept albums and his book Real Talk: Aboriginal Rappers Talk About Their Music and Country. We also discuss his monthly column for Green Left, where he uses ten albums to analyze curre…
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This episode features special guest Jeremiah Craig, who recently composed the protest song "Suffocating Evil" in response to the murder of George Floyd. We discussed this song along with other socially conscious songs that he has written. Craig also has a popular YouTube channel where he makes videos about Cowboy Boots. He discussed the backlash he…
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This episode features two special guests, Juno and Grammy-winning producer David Strickland and Canadian Hip-Hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes. We discuss Strickland's new album Spirit of Hip-Hop, which also features an appearance by Maestro on the album track "Truth." We also discuss some of the social issues addressed on the album, indigenous culture…
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With the current Black Lives Matter protests, there has been a peak in interest concerning socially conscious music. This episode discusses 20 albums which were released during the 2010s and were also featured on the list of 100 protest albums published by The Ongoing History of Protest Music.
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