Protest Music

What is protest music?

• A song that is associated with a movement for social change

• A song that is written to sell a product.

Which one of these artists are known for writing protest music surrounding Indigenous land rights?

• The Wiggles

• Midnight Oil

• Justin Beiber

• Delta Goodrem

In your opinion what is the most important music elements used in protest music to convey a message?

• Lyrics and Melody

• Rhythm and Tempo

The 'Black Eyed Peas' wrote their song "Where is the Love" in reaction to ____________ .

Which of these are popular music genres used in protest music.

• Hip-Hop/RnB

• Rock/

• Pop

• Rap

Define analyse.

• Consider in detail for the purpose of finding meaning or relationships, and identifying patterns, similarities and differences

• Reflect on the information and consider a viewpoint

What is the song "Blue Sky Mine" written about?

• Inspired by Australian Indigenous land rights

• Inspired by the experiences of workers at the Wittenoom asbestos mines who contracted various asbestos-related diseases.

• Written in reaction to 9/11 terror attacks

What does 'blue' refer to in "Blue Sky Mine"

• Blue Shoes

• Blue Mines

• Blue Asbestos

• Blue Water

Bob Dylan openly declared his music as protest music.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Midnight Oil's "Beds are Burning" is a political song about giving native Australian lands back to the Pintupi, who were among the very last people to come in from the desert.

• TRUE

• FALSE