Songs of Protest
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
If the purpose of political songs are to rouse people into action, then today's breed of political musicians aren't doing a very good job, says writer Chris Dahlen in a recent column for Pitchfork Media. Dahlen joins us today to talk about how political music is changing and what's needed in the future. Also joining us is singer-songwriter and activist Steve Earle, whose last two albums were heavily political in nature.
Weigh in: Do you like protest songs? Can they be effective in prompting political change?
Weigh in: Do you like protest songs? Can they be effective in prompting political change?
Comments [1]
contact info for steve earl please? email to :
markbnj at excite.com
thanks in advance
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