Today, entertainment is political. Despite this trend, however, political conviction continues to elicit resolute objection: people continue to dislike the invasive nature of today’s politics, and ...

Naomi Westwater performs at "Which Side?" on Aug. 13 at the Lizard Lounge with backing band The Paid Protesters. (Courtesy Mike Ritter) Boston mariachi singer Veronica Robles recently performed during ...

Protest songs are popping up all over the musical landscape. But historians say they lack the coherence and consistency of anti-war songs of the 1960s. The trickle of protest music seeping into the ...

Pop music has always been more than entertainment. Reflects society's struggles, dreams, and contradictions. Across the last fifty years, artists from Bob Dylan to Kendrick Lamar have given voice to ...

A Protest Music Teach-Out returns with another powerful night of music, storytelling, and solidarity on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at The Burren Backroom.

Venezuela has a deep tradition of reflecting political change through music. This week, as the country reels from the seizure of its president by American forces, we explore the recent history of ...