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"The Equal-Rights Banner" An American anthem for women's voting rights, the lyrics were written by Reverend C. C. Harrah, sung to the tune of "The Star-Spangled Banner". The second verse mentions the evil of "License", referring to alcohol abuse by men, a central issue for women in the Temperance movement. [1] 1891 (text) c.1890s (music)
Cris Williamson, whose 1975 album The Changer and The Changed was the best-selling women's music album and one of the best-selling albums by an independent label during the 1970s, in concert in 2013. Olivia Records, the first women's music record label, was created in 1973 by a collective including artist Meg Christian.
The album was her first release for the Dutch label Philips Records and is indicative of the more political turn her recorded music took during this period. Together with the songs "Ain't Got No, I Got Life", "Four Women" and "To Be Young, Gifted and Black", "Mississippi Goddam" is one of her most famous protest songs and self-written compositions.
Bob Dylan songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'" became anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements in the 1960s.. A protest song is a song that is associated with a movement for protest and social change and hence part of the broader category of topical songs (or songs connected to current events).
Understanding the masterpiece that is Marvin Gaye’s 1971 hit isn’t entirely possible without the context of the early 1970s. The Civil Rights era of the 1960s had come to an end, but old and ...
In the 19th century, American protest songs focused heavily on topics including slavery, poverty, and the Civil War while the 20th century saw an increased popularity in songs pertaining to women's rights, economic injustice, and politics/ war. [2] In the 21st century, popular protest songs address police brutality, racism, and more. [3]
Huerta has advocated for civil rights, labor and women for more than 60 years. And in 2012, President Barack Obama honored her with the country’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal ...
Several songs were written in response to the Seneca Falls Convention, including "Women's Rights Convention Waltz," arranged by Julia F. Baker and "Woman's Rights, a Right Good Ballad," by Kate Horn. [9] [10] Baker's song is more supportive of a change in women's rights, while Horn's work emphasizes traditional values. [10]