A Brief History of (popular) Protest Music
Join hosts Zach and Zaid (collectively known as the Zeds) as they explore the evolution of protest music, from the Civil Rights Movement to today. This podcast mini-series unpacks how music has shaped – and is shaped by – history. From the anthems of the Civil Rights Movement to Hip Hop and everything in-between, follow along with your hosts as they speak with historians and artists about the politics, people, and stories behind the songs that define generations.
Episode One: The Zeds uncover the Gospel origins of the protest songs of the Civil Rights and Labour Rights Movement. They are joined by activist and musician Dr. Janam Mukherjee, Associate Professor of History at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Episode Two: The Zeds explore how protest music evolves over the course of the anti-war movement during the 60s and 70s, the development of Punk as a political genre, and the (mis)appropriation of protest songs. They are joined by ethnomusicologist and musician Dr. Sean Bellaviti, from Toronto Metropolitan University.
