This week and next, we’re thinking about protest music. More specifically, we’re thinking about how songs or instrumental pieces of different types serve as forms of political protest, even when they weren’t originally created toward that purpose. To get into this idea, we’re going to spend time exploring how the context in which music is performed influences its political meaning, as well as who is performing or hearing a given piece. Complete the homework questions as you work through the material for the week (applicable questions are indicated on the module page). The sentence number guidelines are to help you gauge how much to write; they are a minimum but you can write more if needed.
Listen:
- “Wade in the Water” – Fannie Lou Hamer & Group (2:33)
- Homework Q1
- “Oh Freedom” – Hollis Watkins & Group (3:08)
- Homework Q2
- “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round” – SNCC Freedom Singers (2:32)
- “We Shall Not Be Moved” – SNCC Freedom Singers (2:11)
- Homework Q3
- “We Shall Overcome” – SNCC Freedom Singers (3:20)
- “We Shall Overcome” – Various singers (3:03)
- Homework Q4
Listen:
- “Koko” – Charlie Parker (2:56)
- Homework Q5
- “Free Jazz (Parts 1&2)” – Ornette Coleman (listen through 10:00)
- Homework Q6
- “Freedom” – Charles Mingus (5:10)
- Homework Q7
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