NEWS, REVIEWS AND ACTIVISM

This new, trending Cuban song calls for artists to speak out against the island’s regime
Screenshot of the ‘Cuba Primero’ music video, with its singers Linier Mesa and Dianelys Alfonso (‘La Diosa’) This article was written by an anonymous Cuban author under the pseudonym of ...
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Their anti-rape performance went viral globally. What next for LASTESIS?
LASTESIS was part of a progressive movement in Chile. Then voters rejected the country’s new constitution. So now what? Sibila Sotomayor, Dafne Valdés and Paula Cometa, members of LASTESIS, in ...
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In Togo, singer Elias Atayi uses music as a vehicle for human rights
This article was written by Jean Sovon and translated into English by Alyssa Olivier. It was published by Global Voices on February 6th 2023 as part of their article series ...
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Music Retrospects #3: Elaine Brown, the Black Panther Party and sexism within liberatory politics
These series were written by Cedric McCoy and republished here with the author’s and publisher’s consent. The 3-part series were originally published on The Michigan Daily webpage on Feb. 8, ...
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Music Retrospects #2: Tracy Chapman, class consciousness and womanism
These series were written by Cedric McCoy and republished here with the author’s and publisher’s consent. The 3-part series were originally published on The Michigan Daily webpage on Feb. 8, ...
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Music Retrospects #1: Sister Souljah, ‘360 Degrees of Power’ and the unapologetic radicalism of Black women
These series were written by Cedric McCoy and republished here with the author's and publisher's consent. The 3-part series were originally published on The Michigan Daily webpage on Feb. 8, ...
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A Protest Song Has Emerged in China — It’s the Communist Anthem
This article was written by Yaxue Cao and originally published on the China Change webpage on March 5th, 2023. The first time I heard The Internationale sung in China as ...
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Louise Wisechild Sings For The Homeless On Promised Land
After having traveled extensively, and having lived in a tent for a year, Lousie Wisechild found herself compelled to pen down the lyrics to her new single 'Promised Land'. Louise ...
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Iranian Protest Song Wins Grammy Award As Best Song For Social Change
The 65th annual Grammy Awards, in the US, took place on Sunday the 5th of January. For the first time a new category was introduced as the Best Song for ...
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PROTEST MUSIC INTERVIEWS

Transcending Politics: Interview With Magna Zero And Exclusive Premiere
Lifelong friendships, a longing to inspire a kind of oneness among all creatures and some good 'ol basement jamming is some of what makes up Magna Zero. Three friends who, ...
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Dread in the Air: A Conversation with Kyrylo Brener of Ukrainian post-hardcore band, KAT
In my attempts to connect with Ukrainian bands since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24th, several things have become clear. Many of these bands are well-connected to one ...
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Exclusive Premiere And Q&A With Honduran-American Musician Monty Cime
Self described as "partly Mejía Godoy, and partly Foxygen" and "freak folk", Honduran-American musician, Monty Cime, had a very specific vision in mind for their debut album, The Independence of ...
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