When Chuck D of Public Enemy famously called hip-hop “the Black CNN,” he was touching on a universal truth that goes beyond genre: Music and protest have always been inextricably linked. For some ...

Music exists for as many reasons as humans have thoughts. Whether expressing joy, love, grief, or anger, music conveys our deepest feelings like no other art form. To me, the noblest of all reasons ...

The death of Mahsa Amini — a young Kurdish Iranian woman who was arrested and beaten in police custody — sparked widespread ...

Kenya's youth-led, antigovernment protest movement may have sparked an artistic renaissance in the East African country ...

Turn up the volume as we dive into the decade that changed music forever! Join us as we count down the tracks that didn't just top charts, but revolutionized rock, soul, and counterculture. From ...

Many immigrants are pushing back against President Trump's crackdown on migrants in the country without legal status, and a new song has become something of a rallying cry. This song, "Donaltron," is ...

Citing its multiple benefits in protest, several Pioneer Valley musicians are working to bring more melody to local rallies.

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong judge on Friday denied a government request to ban a popular protest song in a landmark decision after Google had resisted official pressure to alter internet search ...

Art is often supposed to push boundaries. For every pop song that seems to underscore the status quo, there are protest songs or other tracks that highlight indignities around the world. On top of ...

The U.S. Army Choir performed “Do You Hear the People Sing?” from “Les Misérables” at the 2025 White House Governors Ball Saturday night — a choice that sparked confusion and mockery on social media.