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Thread #152352   Message #3563339
Posted By: Stringsinger
01-Oct-13 - 04:15 PM
Thread Name: The political songs of today?
Subject: RE: The political songs of today?
There is one song that comes to mind. I can't find it on YouTube. "Custer's Last Stand in Iraq" by Dale and Marilyn Barcellos. Great tune, exciting lyrics/ anti-war.

Political songs are not being widely disseminated today. Steve Earle, Gil Scott-Herrin,
and surprisingly 94 Year old Pete Seeger are offering interesting new pieces to reflect today's political climate. Some like Billy Bragg and David Rovics. I'm sure there are many songs coming from the Mid-East, South and Central America. I bet there are followers of Victor Jara, there. I'd also like to know more of contemporary political songs. I'm writing some myself. The Islands, Trinidad, Barbados, etc. have a rich tradition of contemporary political songs.

Please let us know when you find some.