Civics: American Rights: Music & Social Movements

A collection of songs used during the Civil Rights Movement and their historical context.

This Harvard Politics article examines the role of music in protest movements, exploring how songs have shaped activism and social change throughout history.

This Library of Congress article explores the role of music in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting how songs united activists, conveyed messages of resistance, and inspired change.

The American Folklife Center has recordings, interviews, and research on folk music’s role in social movements.

The National Jukebox provides historical recordings from the early 20th century.

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/why-is-music-so-important-to-protests-movements/29837/

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum offers educational materials on how rock music has been tied to political and social activism.

The Smithsonian's vast collection of folk, blues, and protest songs is an excellent resource for understanding music’s role in social movements.