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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.

Never forget that horrible day 5 years ago. Here is David Heitler-Klevans' song "Just Wanna Go Home (January 6, 2021)"
06/01/2026

Never forget that horrible day 5 years ago. Here is David Heitler-Klevans' song "Just Wanna Go Home (January 6, 2021)"

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyJust Wanna Go Home (January 6, 2021) · Two of a KindLet the Light In℗ 2024 Two of a KindReleased on: 2024-06-08Auto-generated by...

On Ben Grosscup's birthday, I'm sharing his song "The Money They Stole (from Venezuela)" -
13/12/2025

On Ben Grosscup's birthday, I'm sharing his song "The Money They Stole (from Venezuela)" -

This song confronts the economic warfare, stolen resources, and military threats facing Venezuela from US imperialism. It traces a line from historic extract...

"Bending the Bars" is an inspiring and transformational recording project featuring incarcerated and formerly incarcerat...
30/11/2025

"Bending the Bars" is an inspiring and transformational recording project featuring incarcerated and formerly incarcerated hip-hop artists. David, along with Oberlin interns Natalie Gamino and Eloise Rich, interviewed Executive Producer Noam Brown and artists Chance (formerly incarcerated) and Gary Field (currently incarcerated and also an Executive Producer of this project). This episode was edited by Eloise, Natalie, and Jamie Polson. Musical artists include: CHANCE, True Akira, Kashdat, Corvette Cal, Alphabet Rockers, Gary Field, Paul Reid, FLAMAN, GABRL, and ThaFlame.

Bending the Bars is powered by Community Hotline for Incarcerated People (CHIP), a grassroots organization supporting incarcerated individuals by documenting their experiences and advocating for change.

"Bending the Bars" is an inspiring and transformational recording project featuring incarcerated and formerly incarcerated hip-hop artists. David, along with Oberlin interns Natalie Gamino and Eloise

27/11/2025

Great new song from Crys Matthews!

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

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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