Ep 8 | Music: The Soul of Peaceful Activism & Justice: Part 2 (Global)

In this second installment of their exploration of musical activism, Janis Siegel and Yusuf Gandhi travel far beyond the United States to examine how artists around the world have used music to confront injustice, challenge authority, and inspire change. From the voices of Latin America and South Africa to contemporary movements in Iran, Russia, China, and beyond, the episode highlights musicians whose songs became powerful acts of resistance. Along the way, they uncover stories of courage, exile, censorship, and sacrifice, while celebrating the enduring ability of music to unite people across cultures and borders. These artists may have come from different countries and traditions, but they shared a common belief: that a song can be far more than entertainment—it can be a force for freedom and justice. Mercedes Sosa (ARGENTINA) - Duermo Negrito    • Mercedes Sosa    Duerme Negrito   Violeta Parra (CHILE) - Miren Como Sonrien    • Violeta Parra "Miren como sonríen"   Victor Jara (CHILE) - Manifesto    • Victor Jara - Manifiesto (audio oficial)   Miriam Makeba/Hugh Masekela (S. AFRICA) Soweto Blues    • Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela - Soweto B...   Rana Mansour (IRAN) - Beraye (composed by Sherwin Hajipour)    • Rana Mansour - For Woman, Life, Liberty (B...   Pussy Riot (RUSSIA) - Chaika    • Pussy Riot - CHAIKA  (Official Music Video)   Sinéad O' Connor (IRELAND) - Famine    • Sinead O' Connor - Famine   Cui Jian (CHINA) No More Disguises    • Cui Jian - No More Disguises (崔健 - 不再掩饰)   Fela Kuti (NIGERIA) - Beasts of No Nation    • Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Egypt 80 - Beasts ...   Bob Marley (Jamaica) - Redemption Song    • Bob Marley - Redemption song (Music Video)