NEWS, REVIEWS AND ACTIVISM

Myanmar anti-junta activist pens a rap song seeking justice for his murdered parents
His parents were killed in 2022 after he escaped from prison Screenshot from YouTube video of “The Sun sets before the Sunset” / BPLA VENTURE This article was written by ...
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“The Time Has Come For Love”: New song sends all profits to Doctors Without Borders
Irish protest singer and folk musician, Andy White, just dropped a new song, giving all the proceeds to Doctors Without Borders. As we all know, things are looking pretty bleak, ...
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Goodbye General! A London event commemorates 50 years since the military coup in Chile.
For many, still, the coup in Chile in 1973 is in fresh memory and for others the trauma has lived on in the children and grandchildren of those who suffered ...
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Björk donates a song to the fight against salmon farming in Iceland
Update: the track was released on the 21st of November and can be viewed below. Musicians Björk and Rosalia will release a brand new track this October and give all ...
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US Gov. launches global music and peace initiative sponsored by arms manufacturers
Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, playing the guitar at the initiative launch event. Photo retrieved from US government website. On September 27, 2023, the US government launched the Global ...
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Iranian protest singer arrested after releasing a song dedicated to Iranian women’s movement
The arrest comes in the wake of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in custody and the following protests that shook Iranian society. Mehdi Yarrahi protesting for Karun river by ...
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This Saturday, artist’s will march to the UN and demand a seat at the decision-making table
The creative sector is considered to be one of the fastest growing economies around the world, yet it remains, according to some, an "untapped source" when it comes to solving ...
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A rapper in Uzbekistan is challenging widespread social issues through his songs
Social and political problems are on full display Uzbek rapper Konsta in the music video of his song “Sariq jiletka.” Screenshot from Konsta Uz YouTube channel. This article was written ...
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Zere’s new album is a continuation of her fight against gender inequality in Kyrgyzstan
Her songs provide solace and strength to women and girls Zere performing songs from her new album. Screenshot from Zere Asylbek‘s YouTube channel. Fair use. This article was written by ...
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PROTEST MUSIC INTERVIEWS

When his body made other plans, he made music: Interview with Ban Summers.
The reasons for why someone starts making music are as many and varied as the stars at night. I reckon every human being can relate to having longings, wishes, plans ...
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Taking on the role of the animal: An interview with LoonRise (Arnaud Delannoy)
Searching the tags of the internet for new music can lead you into some exciting rabbit holes. This time I was in search of artists who use their talents to ...
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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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