Dr.John & Odetta: Brother Can You Spare a Dime
This oldie was originally written during the depression (1931) by Yip Harburg, who was later blacklisted during the McCathy era. This video updates its relevance to the poor and disenfranchised in our nation today.
Alice's Restaurant, 50 Thanksgivings Later
Arlo Guthrie's now-classic song was released in 1967, but the story begins, as the song explains, two years earlier. And 50 years into the story, its themes are strangely and sadly still relevant. And the movement it appeals for is no less needed.
Music Around the World: Ripple
In honor of the Grateful Dead's 50th anniversary, Playing for Change reprises the Grateful Dead's 1970 classic, "Ripple."
Alabama Shakes: Future People
Alabama Shakes has a unique soulful rock sound. This is from their new (second) album, Sound & Color, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.
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