Protest Songs

Police stand behind American Folk singer Julie Felix as she sings protest songs to marchers outside the gates of Regional Seat of Government No. 6 on April 13, 1968 in Berkshire, England.
by Corny O'Connell | 02/10/2026 | 5:00am

Police stand behind American Folk singer Julie Felix as she sings protest songs to marchers outside the gates of Regional Seat of Government No. 6 on April 13, 1968 in Berkshire, England. (AP Photo/Eddie Worth)

Jesse Welles is our guest on this week's FUV Live Sessions podcast. Check out his performances from Webster Hall in New York City. Some of Welles' repertoire shares a tradition that dates back centuries - protest songs. Pick one from him or anyone else for the set we'll spin.

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Today's set:

  • Jesse Welles "Join Ice"
  • The Staple Singers "Why? (Am I Treated So Bad)"
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival "Fortunate Son"
  • Cheryl Wheeler "If It Were Up to Me"
  • Iris DeMent "Wasteland of the Free"
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