Music and Revolution: Songs That Changed the World

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.