All articles tagged with #protest song
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Brandi Carlile performed 'Church & State' on SNL, featuring a recitation of Thomas Jefferson's letter to the Danbury Baptists about the separation of church and state, as a protest against recent political developments in the US. The song, influenced by U2, was written on Election Night 2024 and emphasizes the importance of secular governance and religious freedom.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
An 18-year-old Russian singer, Diana Loginova, was detained in St. Petersburg after performing a protest song calling for the overthrow of President Vladimir Putin. The band Stoptime, which she is part of, performed the song 'Swan Lake Cooperative' by Noize MC, a rapper labeled a 'foreign agent' and 'extremist' by Russian authorities. The performance and subsequent detention highlight the increasing crackdown on dissent in Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Pitchfork
Billy Bragg released a new protest song titled 'Hundred Year Hunger' to highlight the ongoing famine in Gaza caused by Israeli policies, coinciding with the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza. The song emphasizes Palestinian resilience and resistance, drawing from historical and cultural themes of steadfastness.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by HuffPost
Neil Young released a new protest song titled 'Big Crime' on YouTube, explicitly criticizing Donald Trump with lyrics condemning fascism and calling for the removal of 'fascists' from the White House, continuing his long-standing opposition to Trump.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Neil Young released a new protest song titled 'Big Crime' criticizing Donald Trump and his policies, specifically targeting the federal takeover of Washington D.C., amid his ongoing tour and political activism.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Rolling Stone
On No Kings Day, Pavement's song 'No More Kings' is highlighted as a fitting protest anthem, originally a 1996 reinterpretation of a Schoolhouse Rock tune advocating for rebellion against tyranny, now resonating with contemporary political protests against the erosion of American democracy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The distributor of the protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" will remove it from all platforms following a court ban in Hong Kong, raising concerns over freedom of expression. The song, an anthem of the 2019 protests, has already been removed from iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify in various regions. The ban has sparked fears of further internet censorship and potential disruption to tech companies operating in the city.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Vice President Kamala Harris was seen clapping to a Puerto Rican protest song during her visit to San Juan, but stopped once an aide translated the lyrics, which included messages about Free Palestine and Haiti. Harris also visited a residential home outfitted with solar panels and water tanks, and championed new innovations in making technology hurricane resistant during her visit.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Vice President Kamala Harris was caught clapping to a Puerto Rican protest song during her visit to San Juan, stopping once an aide translated the added lyrics, including references to Free Palestine and Haiti. Harris also visited a residential home outfitted with solar panels and water tanks through a federal program, championing new innovations in making technology hurricane resistant and highlighting the administration's investment of over $140 billion in Puerto Rico.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
A Hong Kong court has rejected a government request to ban the popular protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" after Google resisted pressure to alter search results for the city's anthem. The decision is seen as a setback for Hong Kong leaders attempting to suppress the pro-democracy movement. Critics argue that granting the ban would further erode civil liberties and harm the city's appeal as a business center. While the ruling is a victory for free speech, analysts caution that political challenges for foreign tech giants in Hong Kong persist. The court's decision does not mean that platforms can relax, as the government may still seek content removal.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a man to three months in jail for insulting China's national anthem by replacing it with a protest song in a video clip. The court stated that a deterrent sentence was necessary as the anthem represents a country's dignity and territorial integrity. The defendant, a photographer, had uploaded the video on YouTube during a gold medal presentation ceremony for a Hong Kong athlete at the Tokyo Olympics. This is the first case tried under the national anthem law passed in 2020, which criminalizes disrespect of China's national anthem with imprisonment or fines. The legality of the protest song, "Glory to Hong Kong," is also being determined by a Hong Kong court.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Country star Jason Aldean is facing widespread criticism for his new song and video, "Try That in a Small Town," which includes threats of violence against police protesters. The video features footage of protesters facing off against police, and the filming location has a history of racial violence. Country Music Television has removed the video from its channel, and Aldean has defended the song, stating that it is about community and not race. Critics argue that promoting violence is not representative of small-town or American values.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
"This Land Is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie is not just a simple campfire song, but a celebration of the American landscape with a political edge. Written in 1940, Guthrie's song reflects his experiences growing up in Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl era and his observations of social and economic inequality. The song's left-leaning politics and criticism of wealth inequality are often overlooked by the millions of children who learn and sing it. Despite being blacklisted during the McCarthy era, the song has endured and become a symbol of protest and unity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
Hong Kong's legal bid to ban a protest song challenges Google's ability to comply with local copyright laws. The song, "Glory to Hong Kong," has become a rallying cry for pro-democracy protesters. Google has been asked to remove the song from its platforms, but it is unclear if the company will comply.