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What are the greatest protest songs of all time? Join host Steve Baltin as he talks with icons, from Carlos Santana and John Densmore (the Doors) to Alanis Morissette and Shepard Fairey, about their choices for the protest songs that have shaped their music and ideals.

People Have The Power American Songwriter, Adam Chavez, Steve Baltin

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    • 4.3 • 12 Ratings

What are the greatest protest songs of all time? Join host Steve Baltin as he talks with icons, from Carlos Santana and John Densmore (the Doors) to Alanis Morissette and Shepard Fairey, about their choices for the protest songs that have shaped their music and ideals.

    Ivan Neville

    Ivan Neville

    New Orleans funk heroes Dumpstaphunk are back with 'Where Do We Go From Here,' their first album in seven years. It is part funk, part social activism. Ivan Neville joins host Steve Baltin on this week's People Have The Power to discuss the unique gumbo, from Sly And The Family Stone and the Meters to speaking out against racism, that make up the album.

    • 36 min
    Amy Lee

    Amy Lee

    Evanescence lead singer Amy Lee joins host Steve Baltin on this week's People Have The Power to discuss the band's new album, 'The Bitter Truth,' rediscovering her love for music and the songs, from Nirvana, Pearl Jam and more, that first awakened her to the rock world and made her feel part of a community.

    • 25 min
    Shakey Graves

    Shakey Graves

    On the latest episode of People Have The Power Austin-based musician Shakey Graves joins host Steve Baltin to discuss the tenth anniversary reissue of Graves' 'Roll The Bones', why Willie Nelson is like the Santa Claus of Austin and protest songs from Pink Floyd, Buffy Saint-Marie and more.

    • 51 min
    Bruce Hornsby

    Bruce Hornsby

    Grammy-winner Bruce Hornsby joins host Steve Baltin on this week's People Have The Power to discuss his most recent album, 'Non-Secure Connection,' and his protest song choices from Marvin Gaye, Tupac, Bob Dylan and more,

    • 51 min
    Joan Osborne

    Joan Osborne

    Last year Joan Osborne released her new album, 'Trouble And Strife.' She joins host Steve Baltin on this week's People Have The Power to discuss her definition of protest songs, songs from Bob Dylan, John Lennon and more and the new album.

    • 48 min
    Julia Stone

    Julia Stone

    Australian singer/songwriter Julia Stone joins host Steve Baltin on this week's People Have The Power to discuss her forthcoming album, 'Sixty Summers,' which features production by St. Vincent and Thomas Bartlett. Stone also talks about protest songs from Midnight Oil and her favorite songwriter, Leonard Cohen.

    • 1 hr 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

michelleforgood ,

Best podcast for music lovers + activists!

I LOVE this podcast so much. It’s great to learn more about the artists interviewed and the causes that they care about, plus I love all the inspiring protest songs recommendations.

drjennither ,

i wanted to like this so bad

replying to everything with an “ok” is not how to have a conversation . painful interview

Katrocity ,

Fresh Take! Wow Love It!!!

As a frequent reader and listener of music interviews, you often hear the same questions asked of artists over and over. This podcast is something really fresh! You can tell the artists are loving discussing something different and really get personal. Wish I could give it 11 stars! This one totally goes to 11!

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