The Protest Songs: The Social Movement

Music, much like any other form of art, reflects the culture and history from the time period it was made. Music can also certainly speak volumes when it comes to the social and political aspect of the world. Every major movement in America from slave emancipation to the anti-war movement and everything in between has lead to a great deal of politically charged music. Songs that are associated with such radical social movements and political change are often referred to as protest songs. Protest songs have an effortless way of coalescing people by sharing feelings of dissent against certain injustices, whether on a personal or more overarching governmental level. Some of the most popular protest songs to date include Billie Holiday’s “Strange