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Lecture Series: Protest Songs

From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
Length: 59:01

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Rs_logo_small These episodes originated within a lecture but went on to be incorporated within Rock School. They decided to make a small four episode series out of it. Within, you will learn information and back story on some of the most influential and popular protest songs in music history.

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Piece Description

These episodes originated within a lecture but went on to be incorporated within Rock School. They decided to make a small four episode series out of it. Within, you will learn information and back story on some of the most influential and popular protest songs in music history.

Timing and Cues

Note: Features 1 minute music bed during both breaks.

Floating Break OQ: "Back in a minute - Rock School."

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Fortunate Son Creedence Clearwater Revival Down on the Corner. Fantasy 1969 02:21
Career Opportunities The Clash The Clash. CBS 1977 01:52
Get Up Stand Up Bob Marley Burnin'. Tuff Gong Records 1973 03:16
Living for the City Stevie Wonder Innervisions. Tamla 1973 03:41
If I Had a Rocket Launcher Bruce Cockburn Stealing Fire. True North 1984 04:58
Ghost Town The Specials Ghost Town. 2 Tone 1981 03:40
Cut Chemist Suite Ozomatli Ozomatli. Almo Sounds 1998 04:32