About Folk Music: Topical Songs and Protest Music

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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music  From labor union halls to civil rights rallies, immigration sit-ins, environmental demonstrations and marriage equality actions...American folk music has played a role in just about every social movement in American history. Learn more about the symbiotic relationship between folk music and social change with these articles on protest music.  Talking with Nora Guthrie about 'Woody Guthrie: American Radical Patriot' Woody Guthrie was both dissenter and radical patriot, and a new collection highlights his relationship with the U.S. government. Check out my interview with his daughter Nora about 'Woody Guthrie: American Radical Patriot' (out this week on Rounder Records).  Search Related Topics:  woody guthrie  political folk music  topical folk songs Essential Books about Protest Music From Dorian Lynskey's exhaustive 33-chapter look into the evolution of political protest music, to more specific guides to the craft of topical songwriting, here's a look at some great reads for folks studying the relationship between American folk music and political protest.  History of "We Shall Overcome" "We Shall Overcome" is a song that's been put to work from a labor union protest in Charleston, SC, to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to Tienamen Square in China. Learn more about the history of this great "protest" song.  Search Related Topics:  civil rights songs  pete seeger  joan baez All About Protest Music If you're just learning about the way American folk music has become involved in political protest through the years - directly and indirectly - here's your starting point. Find out who the great protest singers are, the great songs and albums, and more. Search Related Topics:  protest music  civil rights songs  peace movements Related Searches Folk Music Folk Songs Find Songs All Songs Album Songs Featured Articles John Fahey Christmas Album Coming All About Alan Lomax Why Does Protest Music Work? Review of the New Civil Wars Album Artists to Watch: The Stray Birds Folk Song History: "Blowin' in the Wind"   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kim Ruehl Folk Music Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Folk Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   If You Like Mumford & Sons, You'll Love... The Head and the Heart New Country Rehab The Cave Singers   Follow me on: Advertisement