American Protest Songs


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CourseGraphic The act of protesting is one of the most precious liberties Americans have. By putting a message to music, one voice can resonate for millions. The tradition of protest songs in the United States dates back to the 18th century and the Revolutionary War and its aftermath. In the 19th century protest songs included themes of abolition, slavery, poverty, and the Civil War. In the 20th and 21st centuries, civil liberties, civil rights, women rights, economic injustice, politics and war were among the popular subjects for protest. In this class we will discuss the history, causes and ramifications of American protest songs, and we will listen to some of the greatest protest songs ever written.



 
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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Fri

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Brett Morse 

 

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Please read:  Using a timeline and video clips we will trace the history of American protest songs. This is an interactive program.

Tuition: 

$55.00

Registration Closes On
Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/19/2025 - 10/24/2025 Weekly - Fri 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Brett Morse 

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