Music Blocks

Stand Up! Stories of Protest


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Protest music is about highlighting problems in society and calling for change. And telling a story through music is an especially powerful way to move a listener to action. Check out some potent sonic storytelling about human rights, the environment and anti-colonialism from artists like Yothu Yindi, Hurray For The Riff Raff and Joni Mitchell.


Content warning: This episode covers some topics that might be unsettling for some younger listeners. It’s the kind of material you might learn in a high school history class, rather than in elementary school history. You might want to listen to a different episode of Music Blocks if you’re around younger ears.

Stuff to think about after you’ve listened:

  • Is there something you want to protest? What sounds would you use to communicate your protest?

  • What songs do you know that would support something you want to protest?

  • Ready to explore more protest music? Check out our playlists on Spotify or Apple Music.

    This is one of eight Music Blocks episodes exploring how musicians use sound to tell stories about our lives. You can listen in any order. Find more episodes, discussion questions and playlists at MusicBlocksPodcast.org.

    Tell us how you're using Music Blocks in the classroom or at home, or share your playlists and music creations inspired by the podcast! Email us: [email protected]

    Music Blocks is a production of Colorado Public Radio's Audio Innovations Studio.

    Hosts: Luis Antonio Perez and Rebekah Romberg

    Lead producer: Rebekah Romberg

    Education Advisor: Carla Aguilar, Ph.D.

    Additional production and editing: Jo Erickson, Erin Jones, Emily Williams

    Executive Producer: Brad Turner

    Thank you: Monika Vischer and David Ginder at CPR Classical, Willobee Carlan at Indie 102.3, Jodi Gersh, Kim Nguyen, Mia Rincón, Clara Shelton, Hart Van Denburg, Jon Pinnow, Doug Clifton and all the teachers, parents and students who listened and helped us develop this podcast.

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