TED Talks
TED: The song that sparked a movement in Afghanistan | Nila Ibrahimi
Afghan activist Nila Ibrahimi shares her experience using song to protest — and ultimately reverse — oppressive laws in Afghanistan just before the Taliban took back control of the country. In a brief Q&A with Head of TED Chris Anderson,...
Curated Video
The evolution of American protest music
Music is a critical form of expression in American politics — especially in times of political and social unrest. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Dating back to the early days of colonization, American protest songs have...
NUMBEROCK
Martin Luther King Jr. For Kids | Song & Rap
Video: Martin Luther King Jr. | An Inspirational Rap Song Grade Levels: All Grades SUMMARY: Learn all about the Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr and how he rose to become one of the greatest men in History by his message of...
Curated Video
Protest Music of the Vietnam War
In protest against the Vietnam War - one of the most divisive conflicts in US history - American musicians wrote and performed hundreds of songs calling for peace and criticising the US government’s handling of the war.
The Guardian
Chalk girl
Chalk Girl: a protester at the heart of Hong Kong’s democracy movement. Two years since her arrest made her an accidental infamous hero of the pro-democracy umbrella movement, the 16-year-old must decide whether to rejoin the battle...
Curated Video
Iranian singer flogged 74 times for protest song against hijab
#Gravitas Iranian authorities have allegedly lashed a singer 74 times for encouraging women to remove their hijabs through his music.
Jam Campus
The Boston Tea Party Song (Parody of Pharrell Williams - Happy)
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The Guardian
London student protest 9 November 2011: Billy Bragg - Which side are you on?
Billy penned the lyrics to this old union song on the train this morning
The Guardian
London student protest 9 November 2011: Billy Bragg
Billy's outside St Paul's cathedral hoping to play a few songs. He tells us why he's inspired by the Occupy movement
Curated Video
Music in solidarity and protest: Artists beyond Arab diaspora shine spotlight on Gaza
Resistance songs have formed the soundtrack to Palestine solidarity marches around the world.
PBS
Is Sad Music Actually Sad?
Be it Elliott Smith or Queen, classical or dub step, there's usually a clear understanding that some songs are sad, and some songs are happy. But what is it about the music that makes us feel these feelings we're feeling?
Two Minute Music Theory
Music and the Protestant Reformation - Part II: France
Martin Luther wasn't the only one leading reformations in Europe. Today we look at what was going on in France - lead by reformer John Calvin, who had a very interesting view on music in the church.
Curated Video
The Sharpeville Massacre
The event occurred on March 21, 1960, in the Black township of Sharpeville, near Vereeniging, South Africa. In March 1960, Pan African Congress (PAC) decided to organize a peaceful protest in Sharpeville. On March 21, thousands of...
The Wall Street Journal
Jack Antonoff on Producing Hits From a Distance
Music producer Jack Antonoff discusses the technological forces that have reshaped the music industry at WSJ Tech Live.
Mr. Beat
The Kent State Shootings Explained
Mr. Beat tells you everything you need to know about the Kent State shootings, a terrible and shocking tragedy that was symbolic of how hostile and chaotic things got at the height of the Vietnam War.
The Guardian
The queer revolution in the Middle East: 'One good song can do more than 5,000 protests'
Mashrou’ Leila were one of the biggest bands in the Middle East, with a lead singer, Hamed, who is the most prominent openly gay rock star in the Arab world. Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/subscribegdn Known...
Curated Video
Shabana Azmi and Arijit Singh Amplify Voices for Justice in Kolkata
Shabana Azmi, Arijit Singh, and Shaan have rallied in support of the ongoing protests in Kolkata. Shabana recently spoke out about the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in the city. Following an event in Pune, she addressed the...
Curated Video
10 Incredible Moments in Music History 🎶 Smithsonian Channel
From the place where Elvis recorded his first song to the lost lyrics of “This Land Is Your Land”, here are 10 incredible moments in music history. 0:00 - Intro to 10 Incredible Moments in Music History 0:27 - Elvis Recorded His First...
The Guardian
Alan Moore: The Decline of English Murder
Alan Moore: The Decline of English Murder Subscribe HERE: http://bitly.com/UvkFpD Alan Moore, the comic book author whose V for Vendetta mask has become a global symbol for Occupy protesters, has recorded his first-ever record for the UK...
12tone
Understanding Just A Girl
No Doubt's seen a bit of a revival recently, so it seems like a perfect time to revisit one of the most interesting bands of the '90s, and what better song to look at than their breakout single? Just A Girl wraps a powerful feminist...
The Guardian
Put down your phone!
iPhones, Androids and smartphones are everywhere but it's the holiday season, a time to spend with family and friends and take a break from ever-present screens. Unless, of course, you're one of the millions of phone addicts out there....
Curated Video
The fractured politics of a browning America
The US is getting more diverse. As more Americans realize this new future, it is changing how cultural and political divides take shape. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO We live in an America where television programs,...
Carolina K-12
The Vietnam War and Protest Music
Here's a must-have resource for your Vietnam War curriculum file. Class members view a PowerPoint that details the background of the conflict and then examines the reasons for and the effects of protest songs on American attitudes toward...
PBS
Breaking the Code: Actions and Songs of Protest
Ezell Blair, Jr., David Richmond, Franklin McCain and Joseph McNeil changed history. Their sit-in at the lunch counter of the Woolworths in Greensboro, North Carolina on February 1, 1960 became a model for the nonviolent protests that...
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