America's Musical Heritage. Episode 8, American Music of Politics and ProtestAmerica's Musical Heritage. Episode 8, American Music of Politics and Protest

In the United States, the ties between music and political and protest movements are deep and long-standing. Here, explore political parodies known as "zipper songs" and iconic songs about disenfranchised women, workers, and African-Americans, including "Bread and Roses, " "Solidarity Forever, " and "We Shall Overcome."