Theology and Protest Music

Theology and Protest Music explores the relationship between theology and protest music across different genres, faith traditions, and social justice movements, featuring contributions from scholars and artists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Songs of protest have ignited the passion of activists for countless generations, and their enduring power remains undiminished. These poignant melodies transcend musical boundaries, captivating hearts and minds across diverse genres. From the prophetic voice of the prophet Habakkuk to a wide array of artists from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, as well as diverse faith traditions, Theology and Protest Music presents a collection of thought-provoking essays that explore profound themes such as Brazilian eschatology, Black liberation, womanism, esoteric Islam in Five Percenter rap, heavy metal as an anti-theology, Howard Thurman's influence on jazz, the sacred drumming of Cuban Santería priest Pedrito Martinez, and theological reflections on iconic figures like Jay-Z, Funkadelic, Marvin Gaye, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and the social justice chorale movement. Whether you are a scholar of theology, popular culture, social justice, racial identity, LGBTQ+ studies, or gender studies, this book offers fresh perspectives on the vast realm of protest music and its profound spiritual connections. Furthermore, it is graced with insightful contributions by pioneering choral activist Catherine Roma and renowned performer, composer, and educator Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell.

Weight: 692g
Dimension: 157 x 236 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978713444