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Music for the New Revolution Podcast by Rodney Whittenberg & David Heitler-Klevans about relatively recent political/topical music from a wide variety of genres, including interviews.

Music For the New Revolution - The podcast that answers the question; “Where are all of the contemporary protest songs?" David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg are painstakingly researching and seeking out those songs that speak to the problems we face today. Political commentary and protest in music, theater, art and dance are as old as Plato, Shakespeare, Michelangelo, Woody Guthrie, Lead

Belly, Pete Seeger, and continue through the work of Gil Scott-Heron, Bruce Springsteen, Charlie Haden, Frederic Rzewski, Holly Near, Public Enemy, Billy Bragg, The Clash, Prince, Emma's Revolution and Ana Tijoux. Music has the unique ability to communicate ideas, move people to action and change minds. We will feature recorded and live music, lively discussion and interviews. We will look at music from all genres and we welcome your thoughts, songs ideas and input. Welcome to Music For the New Revolution.

PA voters: here's a musical message from Voices Rising Philly: please vote YES to retain all 3 PA Supreme Court justices...
02/11/2025

PA voters: here's a musical message from Voices Rising Philly: please vote YES to retain all 3 PA Supreme Court justices on November 4, 2025. Don't forget to turn your ballot over to find this and other important races on the reverse side.

A musical message for Pennsylvania Voters: please vote YES to retain all 3 PA Supreme Court justices on November 4, 2025. Don't forget to turn your ballot o...

Music for the New Revolution showcase featuring social justice music at NERFA on Friday, November 7.
31/10/2025

Music for the New Revolution showcase featuring social justice music at NERFA on Friday, November 7.

31/10/2025
Russia’s Gen Z Is Singing Back
27/10/2025

Russia’s Gen Z Is Singing Back

On TikTok And In The Streets, Young Russians Are Finding Their Voice

Coming on the heels of the incredibly successful NO KINGS events last weekend, this episode of Music for the New Revolut...
23/10/2025

Coming on the heels of the incredibly successful NO KINGS events last weekend, this episode of Music for the New Revolution explores the various types of music used in political rallies, marches, protests, vigils, etc., with an emphasis on very recent songs used in No Kings, Hands Off, anti-ICE and other political events. David & Rodney were joined by Oberlin intern Natalie Gamino for part of the episode, and Oberlin interns Eloise Rich and Natalie Gamino edited it. Musical selections include: Mavis Staple, Holly Near, Kevin Slick, Melanie DeMore, Peace Poets, Paul McKenna, Mark Levy, Tobie Hoffman, Tom Smith, Fred Small, Emma's Revolution, Voices Rising Philly, Tupac, Los Tigres del Norte, and many more.

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This episode explores the various types of music used in political rallies, marches, protests, vigils, etc., with an emphasis on very recent songs used in No Kings, Hands Off, anti-ICE and other polit

Excellent song from Larry Long: "White Sheets in the White House" -
23/10/2025

Excellent song from Larry Long: "White Sheets in the White House" -

White Sheets In The White House.Words & Music by Larry LongMore information: www.larrylong.orgBeneath your coat and too long tieThere’s a burning cross you ...

Part 2 of exclusive interview with Magpie - Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner, including a live song near the end. Rodney & ...
02/10/2025

Part 2 of exclusive interview with Magpie - Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner, including a live song near the end. Rodney & David, along with intern Valerie Kelner, interviewed Terry & Greg in November 2020, and the interview was edited by interns Jamie Polson and Rory Gielty.

Part 2 of exclusive interview with Magpie - Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner, including a live song near the end. Rodney & David, along with intern Valerie Kelner, interviewed Terry & Greg in November 20

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Music For the New Revolution - The podcast that answers the question; “Where are all of the contemporary protest songs?" David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg are painstakingly researching and seeking out those songs that speak to the problems we face today. Political commentary and protest in music, theater, art and dance are as old as Plato, Shakespeare, Michelangelo, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Pete Seeger, and continue through the work of Gil Scott-Heron, Bruce Springsteen, Charlie Haden, Frederic Rzewski, Holly Near, Public Enemy, Billy Bragg, The Clash, Prince, Emma's Revolution and Ana Tijoux. Music has the unique ability to communicate ideas, move people to action and change minds. We will feature recorded and live music, lively discussion and interviews. We will look at music from all genres and we welcome your thoughts, songs ideas and input. Welcome to Music For the New Revolution. Support Music for the New Revolution on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/musicforthenewrevolution