Protest Songs

By Arthur Lecorné
  • Beginning

    Beginning

    The first African slaves arrive in Virginia, marking the beginning of protest songs of African American music
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    Protest songs

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    Protest songs by slaves.

    Protest songs are sung by slaves in America.
  • End of slavery in America

    End of slavery in America

  • Lift every voice and sing

    Lift every voice and sing

    LEVAS is written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900.
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    WW1

    Protest Songs against war.
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    Protest Songs against discrimination

  • Masters of War

    Masters of War

    This is a protest song written by Bob Dylan in 1963. It's a song against mlitary officers and politicians who want war.
  • Get Up Stand Up

    Get Up Stand Up

    It's one of the most known protest song written by Bob Marley in 1973. It's a song against racism and civil rights for black people.