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The tradition of protest songs in the United States is a long one that dates back to the 18th century and colonial period, the American Revolutionary War and its aftermath. In the 19th century, topical subjects for protest in song included abolition, slavery, poverty, and the Civil War among other subjects. In the 20th century civil liberties, civil rights, women's rights, economic injustice, politics and war were among the popular subjects for protest in song. In the 21st century the long tradition continues. Hutchinson Family Singers were one of the protest voices in America at the time. From , the Hutchinson Family Singers became well known for their songs supporting abolition.

It seems like you hear about the police more often than usual these days. Whether it's the death of Mark Duggan that's inciting the London riots or the killing of Kelly Thomas that's shaking up the Fullerton PD, the news is rife with reports of police misconduct, and it's been a long time since events like these became par for the course among the world's tragedies. The following is a list of songs about explicit or subtle forms of police brutality and injustice. Protest songs about the police in hip-hop and punk rock are abundant enough as to warrant entire subgenres. A few of the most memorable, as well as songs outside of rap and punk, are listed after the jump. During the subsequent trial, activists, politicians and celebrities condemned the killing and organized protests throughout the city. His raw cuts of the band's demo sessions became popular bootleg versions of the band's hits.

Get your bail money together and let your lawyer know a riot charge is on the horizon—here are 15 songs that address abuses by police departments actross the country. Lord Jamar and Sadat X speak on the crimilization of an entire community. Capturing the mind-set of a generation tired of police brutality and corruption in just three words, this song was the soundtrack to the LA riots and probably every uprising since. Before KRS became a pompous windbag, he made thought-provoking music. On SOTP he addresses the usual misconduct the police engage in regularly, but he really gets ill when he compares a police officer to a slave overseer.

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