Music For The New Revolution

On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Rory Gielty continues their discussion and exploration of poverty in America and internationally. Musical selections range in topics from health equity and accessibility, homelessness, war, and safety. Guests include Teresa Miller (MPH, Drexel University) and Walker Prince (Oberlin College, ‘27). Musical artists include Immortal Technique, AJJ, Atmosphere, System of a Down, Brother Ali, Tracy Chapman, and Fatboy Slim. Music includes: 1. Immortal Technique: Peruvian Cocaine (instrumental excerpt) 2. AJJ: No One 3. Americareful 4. System of a Down: BYOB 5. Brother Ali: Room with a View 6. Tracy Chapman: Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution 7. Fatboy Slim: Don’t Let the Man Get You Down (excerpt)

On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Rory Gielty covers the multifaceted topic of poverty. The music choices from a variety of genres, locations, and perspectives illustrate how there’s not just one way to be poor– everyone’s struggles are unique, but there is quite a lot of common ground as well. Song topics and conversations range from the cycle of poverty and crime to sweatshop labor and homelessness. Interviews and guests include Stin and Raygun Busch from Chat Pile, and Walker Prince (Oberlin College, ‘27). Musical artists include BB King, Fort Minor, Stevie Wonder, Talib Kweli, Chat Pile, Jedi Mind Tricks, Dystopia, and the Smiths. Music includes: 1. BB King: Help the Poor (Live at the Regal) – (excerpt) 2. Fort Minor: Right Now (Feat. Styles of Beyond and Black Thought) 3. Stevie Wonder: Living for the City (instrumental) 4. Talib Kweli: Get By 5. Chat Pile: Why 6. Jedi Mind Tricks: Shadow Business 7. Dystopia: Stress Builds Character 8. The Smiths: Nowhere Fast

Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter Joe Jencks, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Let Me Sing You a Song", "Rise As One", "Martin", "Deportees" and "Lady of the Harbor". Originally recorded in 2019, edited by Sarah Voit.

Exclusive interview with Ami Yares, singer-songwriter and Executive Director of Buildabridge, including the songs "Jerusalem", "Bukra Fi Mish Mish" (Heartbeat), and "Moments of Rust". Although we actually conducted this interview back in July 2021, it is extremely timely, timeless and inspiring. Edited by Sarah Voit.

On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Jamie Polson, who was an intern with MFTNR from Ursinus College in 2022, along with co-host Josh Walker. In this episode, Jamie and Josh play and discuss modern protest music. The featured artists are Kendrick Lamar, Rage Against the Machine, Vic Mensa, Common & John Legend, Lil Baby, Run The Jewels, Childish Gambino, Tupac, and Del the Funky Homosapien. Music includes: 1. Kendrick Lamar: Alright 2. Rage Against the Machine: Killing in the Name 3. Vic Mensa: 16 Shots 4. Common & John Legend: Glory (from "Selma" soundtrack) 5. Lil Baby: The Bigger Picture 6. Run The Jewels: Walking in the Snow 7. Childish Gambino: This Is America 8. Tupac: Changes (feat. Talent) 9. Del the Funky Homosapien: Corner Story

On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Zaya Moore (they/them) from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Summer 2022 internship. In this episode, Zaya will give historical context about the origins of Black American protest music and apply it to what Black musical artists are doing today to protest the system and uplift Black experiences around the world. The featured artists are Shabaka Hutchings, Kamar, K.M.T, Grace Victoria, Sault, Tank and the Bangas, Alex Isley, Masego, Barkaa, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyonce. Music includes: 1. Shabaka Hutchings - Black meditation - Afrikan Culture 2. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix (excerpt) 2. Kamar feat. K.M.T. - Black Power - Single 3. Grace Victoria - No - Love and Justice 4. Sault - Wildfires- Black Is 5. Tank and the Bangas - Stolen Fruit & Black Folk (ft. Alex Isley, Masego)- Red Balloon 6. Barkaa - Blak Matriarchy 7. Jill Scott - It’s Love(excerpt) 8. Kendrick Lamar - N95 - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers 9. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix(excerpt) 10. Beyonce - COZY - RENAISSANCE

On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Zaya Moore (they/them) from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Summer 2022 internship. In this episode, Zaya will give historical context about the origins of Black American protest music and apply it to what Black musical artists are doing today to protest the system and uplift Black experiences around the world. The featured artists are Shabaka Hutchings, Kamar, K.M.T, Grace Victoria, Sault, Tank and the Bangas, Alex Isley, Masego, Barkaa, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyonce. Music includes: 1. Shabaka Hutchings - Black meditation - Afrikan Culture 2. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix (excerpt) 2. Kamar feat. K.M.T. - Black Power - Single 3. Grace Victoria - No - Love and Justice 4. Sault - Wildfires- Black Is 5. Tank and the Bangas - Stolen Fruit & Black Folk (ft. Alex Isley, Masego)- Red Balloon 6. Barkaa - Blak Matriarchy 7. Jill Scott - It’s Love(excerpt) 8. Kendrick Lamar - N95 - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers 9. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix(excerpt) 10. Beyonce - COZY - RENAISSANCE

The 36th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, guest hosted & produced by Sarah Voit (summer 2022 intern from Oberlin College), features music and discussion related to Millennial & Gen-Z social justice artists. Musical artists include The 1975, BTS, Declan McKenna, Troye Sivan, Janelle Monae, Nija, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Moonchild Sanely, Busiswa, Yemi Alade, and DJ Lag. Songs include: 1. The 1975: Love It If We Made It 2. The 1975: The 1975 3. BTS: Silver Spoon 4. Declan McKenna: British Bombs 5. Declan McKenna: Brazil (excerpt) 6. Declan McKenna: Bethlehem (excerpt) 7. Troye Sivan: Heaven (feat. Betty Who) 8. Janelle Monae: Make Me Feel 9. Nija, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Moonchild Sanely, Busiswa, Yemi Alade, and DJ Lag: My Power

Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter and activist Tom Neilson, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Mistaken Identity", "Betsy and the Bears" and "What a Breast is For".

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we bring you a special in-depth interview/performance with Reggie Harris and Alastair Moock! This special edition of the Music For The New Revolution podcast features music for Reggie and Alastair's live performance at People's Light in Malvern, PA in September 2021, and discussion of their program: Race and Song, "an exploration of history and current events through the lens of race, using the powerful tool of music." Songs include: 1. I'm On My Way (Trad.) 2. Freight Train (by Elizabeth Cotten) 3. Wade in the Water (Trad.) 4. This Little Light (Trad.) 5. On Solid Ground (by Reggie Harris - excerpt) 6. Be a Pain (by Alastair Moock)

The 35th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion related to the horrific and deeply disturbing attempted insurrection in the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Musical artists include Emma's Revolution, Trey Judson, Donald MacCrae, Two of a Kind, Marion Halliday, Mary Lou Fulton, Crowes Pasture (feat. Robin Batteau), Stuart Stotts, Roger Street Friedman, Elly Wininger, Nancy Silber, Mike Stern and George Mann, plus spoken introductions from many of these artists. Plus snippets from Kurtis Blow, Scott Cook, Marvin Gaye, Holly Near, Sweet Honey in the Rock and Jean Rohe. Songs include: 1. Emma's Revolution: On a Day in January 2. Trey Judson: Remember the Day Forever (by Donald MacCrae) 3. Two of a Kind: Just Wanna Go Home 4. Marion Halliday: Hate that Kind of Love 5. Mary Lou Fulton: The Red, White and Blue (Jan 6 Mix) 6. Crowes Pasture (feat. Robin Batteau): Take Back the Red White and Blue 7. Stuart Stotts: Don't Stand Back 8. Roger Street Friedman: Big Truth 9. Elly Wininger: January 6th 10. Nancy Silber: Jan. 6 Round 11. Mike Stern: It Can't Happen Here - Jan 6th 12. George Mann: Let the Healing Begin

The 34th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, features music and discussion related to Pro-Choice and Abortion Rights issues. Musical artists include Ani DiFranco, Bob Blue, Kim Wallach, Cyndi Lauper, David Byrne, Emma's Revolution, Digable Planets, Carole Rose Livingston, Dave Lippman, Elly Wininger, Pierce Freelon and Rissi Palmer, plus spoken introductions from many of these artists. Plus snippets from Devo, Tammy Faye Starlite and the Angels of Mercy, Mark Levy, Rubén Blades, Holly Near and Pat Humphries. Songs include: 1. Ani DiFranco: Lost Woman Song 2. Kim Wallach: Freedom To Choose (by Bob Blue/Kim Wallach) 3. Cyndi Lauper: Sally's Pigeons (by Cyndi Lauper/Mary Chapin Carpeter) 4. David Byrne: Lilies of the Valley 5. Emma's Revolution: I Am A Woman 6. Digable Planets: La Femme Fetal 7. Dave Lippman: Friend of the Fetus (by Carole Rose Livingston) 8. Elly Wininger: Alabama Blues 9. Pierce Freelon: My Body (feat. Rissi Palmer)

Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriters and activists Charlie King and Martin Swinger, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Trickle Up", "How We Can Sleep At Night" and "Break 'Em On Down".

The 33rd episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, guest hosted & produced by Valerie Kelner (our intern from Oberlin College), features music and discussion related to the LGBTQ+ issues. Musical artists include Tony Enos, Matt Fishel, Mike Roberts aka FonzaRelli, Ryan Cassata, Ants on a Log, The Alphabet Rockers, Vivek Shraya, Shea Diamond, Rae Spoon, and Rina Sawayama, plus spoken introductions from most of these artists. Songs include: 1. Tony Enos: Two Spirit 2. Matt Fishel: Radio-Friendly Pop Song 3. Mike Roberts aka FonzaRelli: Aromantic 4. Ryan Cassata: Daughter 5. Ryan Cassata: Gender Binary (Fuck You) 6. Ants on a Log: They're My Best Friend 7. The Alphabet Rockers: We Royal 8. Vivek Shraya: Weakness 9. Shea Diamond: I Am America 10. Rae Spoon: Do What The Heck You Want 11. Rina Sawayama: Chosen Family

Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter and activist John Flynn, including discussion of his work with "New Beginnings" with high-security prison inmates and his songs "Mercy" and "Two Wolves".

The 32nd episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features more music and discussion related to the topic of forgiveness. Musical artists include David Roth, Anne Hills, Tom Paxton, Bob Gibson, Giuseppe Verdi, Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Tommy Sands, Fred Small, Acoustic Blender, Justin Solonynka, Palatine, Rodney Whittenberg, and The Who, plus an interview (with music) with John Flynn. You can hear the complete interview with John Flynn here: https://soundcloud.com/mftnr/john-flynn-full-interview Songs include: 1. David Roth: That Kind of Grace (by David Roth/Anne Hills) 2. Tom Paxton, Anne Hills & Bob Gibson: Let the Band Play Dixie (by Bob Gibson/Dave North) 3. "V'Ho Ingannato, Colpevole Fui" from "Rigoletto" (by Verdi) 4. Tommy Sands: There Were Roses 5. John Flynn: Two Wolves 6. Fred Small: Hills of Ayalon 7. Acoustic Blender: Even You (by Justin Solonynka) 8. Palatine: Love (by Rodney Whitttenberg)

Episode 31 is a tribute to Anne Feeney, the beloved musician and activist, who died of COVID-19 on Feb. 3, 2021. We celebrate and honor her life and music with testimonials from Neil Gorfinkle, Ben Grosscup, Roy Zimmerman, Pat Lamanna, Terry Kitchen, Ed Knox, Billy Jonas, Vicki Ryder, Reggie Harris, Peter Alsop, and David Rovics. Playlist (all songs performed by Anne Feeney, except where indicated): 1. Have You Been to Jail for Justice? 2. Shell Game 3. We're Nursing as Fast as We Can (by Joan Hill) 4. B Side (by Peggy Seeger) 5. National Health Care Now! 6. I Married a Hero 7. Me Case con un Heroe 8. We Just Come to Work Here 9. Scabs 10. War on the Workers 11. Whatever Happened to the 8 Hour Day? 12. The Rich Man's House 13. Peter Alsop: People Like You (by Si Kahn) 14. Rebuild America - Keep Hope Alive 15. We Do the Work (by Jon Fromer)

Episode 30 is "Black, White & Gray: How life, culture, time & place contributed to our personal understanding of Race." Rodney and David have an open and honest discussion of issues related to race and racism, featuring music by Rodney Whittenberg, They Might Be Giants, John McCutcheon, David Roth, The Carpenters, The Freedom Singers, Pete Seeger, Quincy Jones, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Gil Scott-Heron, Two of a Kind and Sarah Pirtle. 1. Rodney Whittenberg: Don't Fit In 2. They Might Be Giants: Your Racist Friend 3. John McCutcheon: Steals of the White Man (new recording!) 4. David Roth: Dragon to Butterfly 5. The Carpenters: We've Only Just Begun 6. The Freedom Singers: Fighting for My Rights 7. Pete Seeger: We Shall Overcome 8. The Freedom Singers: I Love Your Dog, I Love My Dog 9. Quincy Jones: "Roots" Mural Theme 10. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Chile Your Waters Run Red Through Soweto 11. Gil Scott-Heron et al: Let Me See Your I.D. (from "Sun City") 12. Two of a Kind: The Colors of Earth (by Sarah Pirtle) Artwork: Black, White, and Gray, by Franz Kline (1959)

Episode 29 includes music & discussion of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring selections by Stevie Wonder, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Sonia Sanchez, Rodney Whittenberg ("We Stood Up" project), The Sprout U School of the Arts Choir, Lingelbach School Students, Don Henry, Professor Louie, Luciano Berio, Magpie, Two of a Kind, Nina Simone, Charlotte Blake Alston, James Taylor, Soweto Gospel Choir and U2, and testimonials from Julian Bond and Rabbi Harry Sky. Playlist: 1. Stevie Wonder: Happy Birthday 2. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Letter To Dr. Martin Luther King (text: Sonia Sanchez) 3. The Honorable Julian Bond On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (from "We Stood Up") 4. The Civil Rights Act (from "We Stood Up") 5. The Sprout U School of the Arts Choir: Free To Be (by Rodney Whittenberg; from "We Stood Up") 6. Lingelbach School: We Should Talk Our Problems Out (recorded with Two of a Kind & Rodney Whittenberg) 7. Don Henry: Beautiful Fool 8. Professor Louie: More Than a Dreamer 9. Luciano Berio: Sinfonia - Section II. O King 10. Two of a Kind: I Just Want to Sing Your Name (The Martin Luther King Song, by Greg Artzner/Terry Leonino, Magpie) 11. Nina Simone: Why? (The King of Love is Dead) 12. Charlotte Blake Alston: Martin Luther King Rap 13. Rabbi Harry Sky On The March On Washington (from "We Stood Up") 14. James Taylor: Shed a Little Light 15. Soweto Gospel Choir: Pride (In The Name Of Love) (by U2)

Episode 28 is part 2 of our exploration of issues of racial justice in family/children's music including the controversies in the 2020 Recording Academy process, featuring music by Pierce Freelon and Rissi Palmer, and music & interviews with Elena Moon Park, Christina Sanabria/123 Andrés, SaulPaul, and Tommy Shepherd/Alphabet Rockers. Family Music Forward: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyMusicForward/ WEE Nation Radio: https://www.weenationradio.com Playlist: 1. Pierce Freelon: My Body (feat. Rissi Palmer) 2. 123 Andrés: El girasol 3. SaulPaul: I Am Enough 4. Elena Moon Park: Flower Dance 5. Alphabet Rockers: Until You're Free (feat. SaulPaul and 123 Andrés)