Protest Music in the Era of Trump
From Woody Guthrie to the tumultuous 1960s, musicians have responded to the times with music. Musicians across multiple genres are once again responding to the political climate.
93PUNX, Vic Mensa | Camp America
A Trump official says that the immigrant children ripped from their parents are in places just like "summer camp." Yeah, like this.
Friday Nite Videos | June 7, 2019
Dr John's Best Version of "Such a Night" Piano Blues
Malcolm John Rebennack (Nov 20, 1941 - June 6, 2019), better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music combined blues, pop, jazz, boogie-woogie and rock and roll (Wikipedia).
Musicians’ Pension Fund Says It’s Going Broke
Friday Nite Videos | May 31, 2019
Mavis Staples | "We Get By" (feat. Ben Harper)
From the legendary singer's just-released album. "Weighing particularly heavy on her mind is the idea of change, both the change she’d like to see in our country and the change she’s going through as she outlives beloved friends and family. (Pitchfork)"
Friday Nite Videos | May 10, 2019
Walking Blues | Keb' Mo'
In honor of blues legend Robert Johnson's birthday, Playing for Change shares "Walking Blues," featuring Keb' Mo' along with musicians from six countries. Originally written and recorded by Son House in 1930. The PFC version starts in Argentina with Roberto Luti and Nico Bereciartua playing slide guitars, and adds friends to create a blues jam around the world.
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