Category Archives: May 4 Assignment
Freedom of Speech
A change is gonna come by Sam Cooke http://youtu.be/48K5Y0421Ig Boom! by System of a Down http://youtu.be/bE2r7r7VVic These two protest songs produced in two different eras go against the militarism of the government, but in very different ways. Where Cooke takes … Continue reading
Show must go on
The American civil right movement of the 1950s and 1960s often used Negro spirituals as a source of protest, changing the religious lyrics to suit the political mood of the time. The use of religious music helped to emphasize the … Continue reading
For What its worth vs. Where is the Love?
When I read this assignment, my mind instantly jumped to two specific songs. For the protest song pertaining to issues during the 1960’s, I chose the song “For what its worth” by Buffalo Springfield which is a song my father … Continue reading
No one is a winner, everyone must loose
The Byrds was a group from the 1960’s. Pete Seeger was responsible for writting this song. He took passages from the book of Ecclesiastes, which is in the bible. The song Turn Turn Turn! was released in 1962. It is … Continue reading
Protest: Then and Now
Throughout the years, citizens of the United States have expressed their beliefs and rights through protests. This can be especially seen through the art of musical expression. For example, the song “Universal Soldier” by Buffy Sainte-Marie was used to protest war. … Continue reading
changes on the topics of protests
The first song i want to introduce is “All My Trials” by Anita Carter. this song is based on a Bahamian lullaby that a mother is comforting her child about her death. All My Trials The second song is Bright … Continue reading
Songs of HOPE
Born This Way- Lady Gaga This Little Light of Mine ‘This Little Light of Mine’ is a children’s song written by Harry Dixon Leos in the 1920s. Even though it was not written for protests or the fight against slavery, … Continue reading
Freedom riders
HALLELUJAH, I’M A-TRAVELING In nineteen fifty-four, The Supreme Court has said, Listen here, Mr. Jim Crow It’s time you were dead. CHORUS: Hallelujah, I’m a-traveling Hallelujah, ain’t it fine; Hallelujah, I’m a-traveling Down freedom’s main line. At Howard Johnson’s one … Continue reading
1950’s Protest Music vs. 21st Century Protest Music
Each of the web addresses below are links to their respected protest songs. The first link is a protest song against the racial tension which was existing between African-Americans and whites in the 1950’s. At the time, many African-Americans were … Continue reading
Vietnam vs. Bush
The first song is Country Joes Anti-Vietnam War Song Woodstock. The second song is 21st century blues. The first song is in protest to the Vietnam war while the second song is in protest to President Bush’s policy’s and the … Continue reading