From Dnyaneshwari to Dalit rock: The evolution of Maharashtra’s revolutionary music

Maharashtra’s protest music may have taken a Western turn today, but its folk roots go as far back as the 13th century CE.

Urmi Chanda-Vaz

· Aug 02, 2017 · 11:30 am

Hugo Chávez, Alí Primera, and the politics of popular music in Venezuela

It was popular music that enabled Chávez to link his political movement with grassroots activism.

Hazel Marsh, The Conversation

· Mar 11, 2017 · 11:30 pm

Watch: Green Day took on Donald Trump in video released to coincide with Martin Luther King day

The punk rockers go back to their roots.

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· Jan 19, 2017 · 05:00 pm

That Meghalaya rock band belting out The Beatles? It's made up of ministers and opposition members

Even in India, the ruling party and the opposition can sing the same tune sometimes.

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· Jan 03, 2017 · 11:00 am

'Kasme Wade Pyar Wafa': Watch SP's Shivpal Yadav sing a heartfelt message to the feuding Yadavs

When dialogue fails, Bollywood to the rescue.

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· Jan 02, 2017 · 03:00 pm

Could this fiery hip-hop track become the anthem of North-East India?

'The smirk on my face versus your reverence.'

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· Dec 16, 2016 · 06:00 pm

'Candidate, you're fired': Watch U2 and Bono take on Donald Trump during a live concert

Everyone loves to hate the Republican nominee.

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· Oct 07, 2016 · 10:00 am

Confused by the 2016 US presidential race? Watch Baba Sehgal explain it for you in his new song

Sehgal explains why 'Trump Ka Mania' is capturing people from Mumbai to Kenya.

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· Aug 30, 2016 · 01:00 pm

How to negotiate the tricky territory of ‘fascist music’

Donald Trump has been accused of using a 'fascist' Puccini aria at rallies. But labeling this music as fascist is deeply problematic.

Ian Pace, The Conversation

· Aug 11, 2016 · 11:30 pm

Watch: At 17, Ginni Mahi has brought Dalit politics to music and become a Punjabi pop sensation

She wants to be a playback singer for Bollywood and 'also study up to a PhD and even beyond'.

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· Jul 25, 2016 · 04:00 pm

The marginalised African Songbird who finally became visible again

Sathima Bea Benjamin is rarely mentioned in the pantheon of South African artists despite her notable musical and political contributions.

Robin Kelley, The Conversation

· Jun 09, 2016 · 03:30 pm

Watch (if you dare): Arvind Kejriwal’s singing again, this time for the Punjab elections

Last week party member Kumar Vishwas put out a music video against drug abuse in Punjab and the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal leaders.

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· May 16, 2016 · 01:00 pm