Popular music and social movements have always gone hand in hand, ever since the American Civil Rights Movement of the 60s – activists and protestors for change have found troubadours and artists to spread their social message. From folk to funk, rap to rock, incendiary to imaginary, we take a look at some of the most recognisable – and effective – protest songs of the modern era.
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