#2055 The History of Musical Anthems and Protest Songs: 1860 – 1996

#2055 The History of Musical Anthems and Protest Songs: 1860 – 1996
Tuesday, July 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

This presentation will cover some ways music has been used in the United States to advance and deter political agendas during war and peace. Examples include the inspirational and protest songs of the U.S. Civil War, World Wars I & II, the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Civil Right Movement of the 1960s, and the anthems and protest songs of the Vietnam war and beyond.

Dick Fairley: PhD in Computer Science and Systems Engineering from UCLA. He worked as an engineer, university professor, consultant, and as a jazz disk jockey at KRCC.
PILLAR Member-FREE Not-Yet-Member-$25.00

Location: Chapel Hills Mall, (enter the north mall entrance between Dillard's and Peak Pickleball off Jamboree Dr. and walk straight ahead)