During the hong kong protests, thousands of voices rose in unison. Music became a shield, a rallying cry, and a symbol of resistance. From borrowed anthems to homegrown hits, these songs defined a ...
This year, we celebrate 150 years of “Vande Mataram,” a song that rallied people during the Indian freedom struggle and also continues to evoke strong feelings of patriotism today. Vande Mataram is ...
What if the real reason those old summer songs still move us has less to do with nostalgia—and more to do with who we’ve become since? Do you ever hear a song and suddenly feel the sun on your skin ...
Award-winning roots musician and folklorist Chris Vallillo will bring his show, “Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement,” to the Helen Plum Library on Monday, Aug. 18. The Civil Rights ...
It’s a fair bet that, after eating, all of them will head east to the Estonian capital’s Song Festival Grounds (the Lauluväljak). They might be members of the audience, or singing on the ...
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band had already included the tour debut of “Prove It All Night” when rain overtook San Sebastian, Spain, last night (June 24) during “House of a Thousand Guitars.” ...
Happy Juneteenth! In a world where racism, the erasure of Black history and even attacks from the federal government try to take us out, Black people do as we always do: survive and thrive. Today, we ...
Coinciding with World Press Freedom Day (May 3rd), global media outlets unite as One Free Press Coalition to publish this annual “10 Most Urgent” list, bringing attention to fellow journalists who are ...
The 'Hot to Go!' singer, originally from Missouri, spoke about wanting to channel the essence of country music with her new single 'The Giver' Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE ...
Waynesboro Public Library presents “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History,” from Bright Star Touring Theatre on Friday at 4 p.m. Meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday, Little ...
Waynesboro Public Library is hosting "Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History," from Bright Star Touring Theatre at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, according to a press release. The performance is free and ...
The Civil Rights movement used music extensively, with songs like "People Get Ready" serving as anthems. Many protest songs from the 1960s remain relevant and are still sung at demonstrations today.