People Have The Power

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

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.

  1. 04/27/2021

    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.

    37 min

  2. 04/13/2021

    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

  3. 03/30/2021

    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

  4. 03/09/2021

    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,

    52 min

  5. 03/02/2021

    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.

    49 min

  6. 02/23/2021

    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.

    1h 11m

  7. 02/09/2021

    Jim James

    My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James joins host Steve Baltin on this week's People Have The Power podcast for an enthralling conversation on the role of art in times of crisis. In the roughly 45-minute talk James opens up on a variety of topics, on everything from writing during COVID and new My Morning Jacket music to his compelling protest song choices.

    48 min

  8. 02/02/2021

    Ziggy Marley

    With reggae legend Bob Marley's seventy-sixth birthday this weekend, Ziggy Marley joins host Steve Baltin on this week's People Have The Power podcast to talk about how his dad's music remains even more relevant today, as well as discuss his own work, collaborating with Ben Harper, Sheryl Crow and more, and protest songs from Fela Kuti, Bob Dylan and more.

    46 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    American Songwriter, Adam Chavez, Steve Baltin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    People Have The Power

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