Latest NewsThe DissenterThe Protest Music ProjectOriginally published at Ongoing History of Protest MusicThe veteran New York-based singer-songwriter and folk artist Steven Keene has established areputation for composing timely social critiques. Keene’s 2020 album featured the galvanizing title track “Them and Us” as well as the stirring tune “Save Yourself.”He recently released his latest single “Soon”, which is his first release since “Them and Us.” With “Soon,” Keene confronts a numb world sleepwalking toward the third World War and climateextinction.Like many of the best protest tunes,...…Latest NewsThe DissenterThe Protest Music ProjectOriginally published at Ongoing History of Protest MusicThe veteran New York-based singer-songwriter and folk artist Steven Keene has established areputation for composing timely social critiques. Keene’s 2020 album featured the galvanizing title track “Them and Us” as well as the stirring tune “Save Yourself.”He recently released his latest single “Soon”, which is his first release since “Them and Us.” With “Soon,” Keene confronts a numb world sleepwalking toward the third World War and climateextinction.Like many of the best protest tunes,...WW…

Latest NewsThe DissenterThe Protest Music ProjectBlack Belt Eagle Scout is the alias of Katherine Paul, an indigenous multi-instrumentalist andsinger-songwriter. Her third studio album, “The Land, the Water, the Sky,” will be released onFebruary 10.In a press statement, she declared “I created The Land, the Water, the Sky to record and reflect upon my journey back to my homelands and the challenges and the happiness it brought.”Three singles from the album were released. “Don’t Give Up,” according to Paul, is a song about mentalhealth awareness and the importance that...…Latest NewsThe DissenterThe Protest Music ProjectBlack Belt Eagle Scout is the alias of Katherine Paul, an indigenous multi-instrumentalist andsinger-songwriter. Her third studio album, “The Land, the Water, the Sky,” will be released onFebruary 10.In a press statement, she declared “I created The Land, the Water, the Sky to record and reflect upon my journey back to my homelands and the challenges and the happiness it brought.”Three singles from the album were released. “Don’t Give Up,” according to Paul, is a song about mentalhealth awareness and the importance that...WW…

Originally published atIndigenous bassist, composer, and bandleader Mali Obomsawin recently left the folk trio, Lula Wiles.With Lula Wiles, she wasn’t afraid to compose politically explicit tunes and to speak out on indigenousissues while on stage.But after nearly six years of performing to predominantly white audiences, she was frustrated with the apathy and racism that she experienced.“I don’t want to put myself in that position anymore because it is really alienating and scary, andsometimes you get really messed-up feedback from audiences or online,” Obomsawin said. “I discovered...…Originally published atIndigenous bassist, composer, and bandleader Mali Obomsawin recently left the folk trio, Lula Wiles.With Lula Wiles, she wasn’t afraid to compose politically explicit tunes and to speak out on indigenousissues while on stage.But after nearly six years of performing to predominantly white audiences, she was frustrated with the apathy and racism that she experienced.“I don’t want to put myself in that position anymore because it is really alienating and scary, andsometimes you get really messed-up feedback from audiences or online,” Obomsawin said. “I discovered...WW…

For the May 3 newsletter, Shadowproof managing editor Kevin Gosztola paid tribute to Nigerian drummer Tony Allen. *** Tony Allen developed a signature way of playing the drums, including polyrhythms, that defined some of the most revolutionary music ever produced. And right up until his death at the age ofFrom Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Fela Kuti, comes this protest anthem aimed at Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as corrupt governments throughout the world.  “Corporate Public Control Department (C.P.C.D.)” features a classic afrobeat rhythm, with...…For the May 3 newsletter, Shadowproof managing editor Kevin Gosztola paid tribute to Nigerian drummer Tony Allen. *** Tony Allen developed a signature way of playing the drums, including polyrhythms, that defined some of the most revolutionary music ever produced. And right up until his death at the age ofFrom Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Fela Kuti, comes this protest anthem aimed at Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as corrupt governments throughout the world.  “Corporate Public Control Department (C.P.C.D.)” features a classic afrobeat rhythm, with...WW…

The following was originally published at Ongoing History of Protest Music. Punk rock has a long history of “fuck Nazi/fascists” type songs. The latest release by The Muslims, aqueer, Black, and Brown Muslim punk band hailing from North Carolina, upholds that tradition. The Muslims formed in 2017. Since then, theyProud Boys, Three Percenters, and other white supremacists gathered with protection from police at the “We The People” rally in Philadelphia.Dozens of anti-racist and anti-fascist activists gathered in Tennessee to protest a conference held by the white supremacist magazine,...…The following was originally published at Ongoing History of Protest Music. Punk rock has a long history of “fuck Nazi/fascists” type songs. The latest release by The Muslims, aqueer, Black, and Brown Muslim punk band hailing from North Carolina, upholds that tradition. The Muslims formed in 2017. Since then, theyProud Boys, Three Percenters, and other white supremacists gathered with protection from police at the “We The People” rally in Philadelphia.Dozens of anti-racist and anti-fascist activists gathered in Tennessee to protest a conference held by the white supremacist magazine,...WW…

Protest music is not dead! The Protest Music Project features reviews, interviews, and coverage of today’s socially-conscious singers and songwriters.After completion of a United States tour with his father, Mádé released his latest single “No More Wars,” featuring powerhouse vocals and expert backing from his newly formed band The Movement.CNN host Michael Smerconish interviewed Roger Waters about his “This Is Not A Drill” concert tour. By comparing the 7-minute edited version that aired to the 28-minute uncut version, which Smerconish posted, it is evident that producers used the...…Protest music is not dead! The Protest Music Project features reviews, interviews, and coverage of today’s socially-conscious singers and songwriters.After completion of a United States tour with his father, Mádé released his latest single “No More Wars,” featuring powerhouse vocals and expert backing from his newly formed band The Movement.CNN host Michael Smerconish interviewed Roger Waters about his “This Is Not A Drill” concert tour. By comparing the 7-minute edited version that aired to the 28-minute uncut version, which Smerconish posted, it is evident that producers used the...WW…

The latest single from Canadian indigenous throat singer Tanya Tagaq’s forthcoming album, “Tongues,” is about accountability. “Oh, you’re guilty,” she sings. “It’s not a question,” a press release from her states.In the second part of a feature on Afghan women after the end of U.S. military occupation and the resurgence of the Taliban, Brendan Maslauskas Dunn covers how women are coping with trauma and anxiety while organizing resistance.This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter, a project of Shadowproof. Become a paid subscriber and help us expand our work....…The latest single from Canadian indigenous throat singer Tanya Tagaq’s forthcoming album, “Tongues,” is about accountability. “Oh, you’re guilty,” she sings. “It’s not a question,” a press release from her states.In the second part of a feature on Afghan women after the end of U.S. military occupation and the resurgence of the Taliban, Brendan Maslauskas Dunn covers how women are coping with trauma and anxiety while organizing resistance.This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter, a project of Shadowproof. Become a paid subscriber and help us expand our work....WW…

Latest NewsThe DissenterThe Protest Music ProjectBlack Belt Eagle Scout is the alias of Katherine Paul, an indigenous multi-instrumentalist andsinger-songwriter. Her third studio album, “The Land, the Water, the Sky,” will be released onFebruary 10.In a press statement, she declared “I created The Land, the Water, the Sky to record and reflect upon my journey back to my homelands and the challenges and the happiness it brought.”Three singles from the album were released. “Don’t Give Up,” according to Paul, is a song about mentalhealth awareness and the importance that...…Latest NewsThe DissenterThe Protest Music ProjectBlack Belt Eagle Scout is the alias of Katherine Paul, an indigenous multi-instrumentalist andsinger-songwriter. Her third studio album, “The Land, the Water, the Sky,” will be released onFebruary 10.In a press statement, she declared “I created The Land, the Water, the Sky to record and reflect upon my journey back to my homelands and the challenges and the happiness it brought.”Three singles from the album were released. “Don’t Give Up,” according to Paul, is a song about mentalhealth awareness and the importance that...WW…