Protest music emerged in the 1960s as a way for musicians and citizens to voice opposition to the Vietnam War and bring attention to its human costs. Songs from this era addressed themes of peace, anti-war sentiment, and hope for a world without armed conflict. References in the document discuss the history of protest music during the Vietnam War era and the role such music played in social movements.

4. “Protest Music”

6. “The Sixties and Protest Music.”

7. “Vietnam War- A History of
the Vietnam War.”

8. “Vietnam War-A History of the Vietnam War.”

11. “Protest Music” and “War Protest Songs of the 60’s (Sixtes) Vietnam War- Sing Along
from Brownelocks.”

12. “Protest Music”

13. “The Sixties and Protest
Music”

15. “Protest Music”

20. “The Sixties and Protest Music” and
“Anti-War Music”

24. “Anti-War Music”

26. “War Protest Songs of the 60’s
(Sixties) Vietnam War-Sing
Alongs from Brownielocks.”
Protest music represented
a way for people to speak
out against the war and to
help people affected
express hope for a future
without war.