March on Washington set the standard for songs of protest
Music by Mahalia Jackson, Odetta, Bob Dylan and others helped muster courage at the March on Washington, a revolutionary moment for songs with a social message.The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom 50 years ago was not only a galvanizing moment for African Americans and civil rights. It was also a watershed moment in popular music.
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Music by Mahalia Jackson, Odetta, Bob Dylan and others helped muster courage at the March on Washington, a revolutionary moment for songs with a social message.The March ... more info