BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 29th July to 12th August 2020
These are fractious times. But there have been fractious times before. And of all the ways of looking at history, the instinctive reactions of artists, specifically musicians, to changing times, is one of the most fascinating.
From Hamish Henderson to Tom Robinson, the Sex Pistols to U2, and more recently Radiohead and Stormzy, protest music has come a long way.
Producer: Dan Quick
Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in July 2019.
BILLY BRAGG'S CHANGING TIMES - 1. SO MUCH TO PROTEST ABOUT (320kbs-m4a/135mb/59mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 29th July 2020
In the first of three programmes, Billy Bragg takes time to savour and share the stories of great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way.
Along the way there's contributions from authors, artists and academics who have seen technology transform the way in which people create and listen to protest songs. And there will be a chance to hear from those producing protest music in the era of Brexit, Trump and fake news.
Featured programmes:
‘Songlines: Freedom Come All Ye’ [07/07/2009 BBC Radio Scotland]
‘Which Side Are You On?: The Golden Age of Protest Songs’ [28/09/2016 BBC Radio 2]
‘Is Protest Music Dead?’ [26/01/2016 BBC Radio 1 & 1 Extra]
BILLY BRAGG'S CHANGING TIMES - 2. A BEAUTIFUL DAY (320kbs-m4a/136mb/59mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 5th August 2020
In this programme, Billy Bragg takes time to savour and share the stories of great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way.
Featured programme:
A Beautiful Day [BBC Radio Ulster 2008]
BILLY BRAGG'S CHANGING TIMES - 3. GRIME OF THE TIMES (320kbs-m4a/135mb/59mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 12th August 2020
In this programme, Billy Bragg takes time to savour and share the stories of great moments where musicians were inspired by unfolding events to protest, to perform and to preach of an alternative way. Billy is joined by Dorian Lynskey, Kirsty Fairclough and others.
Featured programmes:
‘The Art of Now: Band Politics’ presented by Chris Hawkins [BBC Radio 4]
‘Childish Gambino’ [BBC World Service 2018]
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