Music and Revolution: Songs That Changed the World

By Rolf Straubhaar

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Some songs entertain. Some songs endure. And some songs…change everything. Music and Revolution explores the tracks that didn’t just climb the charts — they were the soundtracks to movements that reshaped society. Each week, we take one track and unpack the moment it was born into: the strikes, the marches, the wars, the uprisings, and the cultural shifts that artists captured on tape. From civil rights and labor movement hymns to anti-war rock songs, hip-hop protest tracks, and global anti-imperialist anthems, every episode traces the story behind a song that helped people see the world differently. From Nina Simone to Woody Guthrie, Joe Hill to Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley to Public Enemy, James Brown to Dolly Parton, Paul Robeson to Bruce Springsteen, Creedence Clearwater Revival to Janet Jackson, Billie Holiday to Kendrick Lamar, you’ll hear about the political and social movements behind iconic songs, the artists who risked their careers to speak up, the lyrics that became rallying cries, and the legacy those songs still carry today. This is a show about protest songs, political music, and the power of culture to shape society. If you’ve ever wondered how three minutes of music can alter the course of history, you’re in the right place. New episodes every Wednesday.

Episode Date
Edwin Starr, War
Jul 22, 2026
Florence Reece, Which Side Are You On?
Jul 15, 2026
Nina Simone, Mississippi Goddam
Jul 08, 2026
Bruce Springsteen, Born in the U.S.A.
Jul 01, 2026
Bronski Beat, Smalltown Boy
Jun 24, 2026
Sylvester, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Jun 17, 2026
George Michael, Freedom ’90
Jun 10, 2026
Diana Ross, I’m Coming Out
Jun 03, 2026
Tracy Chapman, Talkin’ ’Bout a Revolution
May 27, 2026
Dolly Parton, 9 to 5
May 20, 2026
Sly and the Family Stone, Everyday People
May 13, 2026
Bob Marley and the Wailers, Get Up Stand Up
May 06, 2026
KRS-One, Sound of da Police
Apr 29, 2026
The Impressions, People Get Ready
Apr 22, 2026
Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son
Apr 15, 2026
James Brown, Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)
Apr 08, 2026
Woody Guthrie, This Land Is Your Land
Apr 02, 2026