Throughout American movements music has been a source of both personal and collective empowerment – a tool used to bridge the apparent distance between individuals, to remind each other we're stronger together than alone. Music can often reach the "other side of the brain" with our message and thus overcome resistance.
Whether activists gather about 9/11 Truth or a protest on Wall Street - music is again playing a vital role in collective empowerment. Whether quoting these timeless anthems on signs or developing their own rhythms to chant and songs to sing, the people gathering across the nation find music a necessary tool in their campaign.
With that in mind, here's a look at some of the most timeless anthems of movements for social change and how they've evolved through the years.
Whether activists gather about 9/11 Truth or a protest on Wall Street - music is again playing a vital role in collective empowerment. Whether quoting these timeless anthems on signs or developing their own rhythms to chant and songs to sing, the people gathering across the nation find music a necessary tool in their campaign.
With that in mind, here's a look at some of the most timeless anthems of movements for social change and how they've evolved through the years.
We Shall Overcome
We Shall Not Be Moved
Solidarity Forever
This Little Light of Mine
This Land Is Your Land
Which Side Are You On?
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around
