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Protest music is a socially and politically charged genre that uses lyrics and melodies to challenge oppression, injustice, and systemic issues. Rooted in folk, rock, hip-hop, and world music, it often blends traditional sounds with modern influences to highlight resistance and cultural identity. Artists in this genre address themes like political corruption, human rights, war, and freedom, frequently drawing from their regional histories and struggles. Whether through poignant storytelling, powerful anthems, or satire, protest music serves as a voice for marginalized communities and a call to action against injustice worldwide.

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Rêy Xebatman
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  1. December 5, 2025
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    Rêy Xebatman
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  2. November 29
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    Azadî (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  3. November 5
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    Welat (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  4. October 31
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    Xwênaw (Freestyle)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  5. October 24
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    Madame Rêve (Edit)
    Philippe Cohen Solal•
    Rusan Filiztek
    1 tracks
  6. October 17
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    La partida
    Andreu Valor
    1 tracks
  7. October 17
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    Kaanada Kannu (From "The Pet Detective")
    Vedan
    1 tracks
  8. October 13
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    Jaşkuj (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  9. October 10
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    Born For The Gallows Or The Wheel
    Truculent
    17 tracks
  10. October 10
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    Kan Gider
    Ender Balkır
    1 tracks
  11. October 6
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    To Nazanî (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  12. October 3
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    THE LIST
    Moon Walker
    2 tracks
  13. October 3
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    #9 Dream (Edit)
    Philippe Cohen Solal•
    Rusan Filiztek
    1 tracks
  14. October 2
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    Panthukali
    Vedan
    1 tracks
  15. September 29
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    Zam (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  16. September 28
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    We're the Fugs
    The Fugs
    13 tracks
  17. September 26
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    Harbor
    Edel Murphy
    1 tracks
  18. September 26
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    Kime Kin Ettin
    Ender Balkır
    1 tracks
  19. September 26
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    Bhootha Ganam (From "Nellikkampoyil Night Riders")
    Vedan•
    Neha S. Nair
    1 tracks
  20. September 24
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    Devi Chowdhurani (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    Bickram Ghosh•
    Kazi Nazrul Islam
    12 tracks
  21. September 19
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    L'escola de Ribera (Ovidi Montllor - 30 anys fent vacances) [Versió]
    Andreu Valor
    1 tracks
  22. September 19
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    Şehîd (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  23. September 18
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    Șamarê Zamar
    Milad Hannibal
    1 tracks
  24. September 17
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    חמישה שירים
    Chava Alberstein
    5 tracks
  25. September 16
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    Rekka Rekka (From "Bison Kaalamaadan")
    Nivas K Prasanna•
    Arivu•
    Vedan
    1 tracks
  26. September 14
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    Bêkes (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  27. September 10
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    Xoretaw (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  28. September 7
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    Zôlf
    Milad Hannibal
    1 tracks
  29. September 5
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    Enamorada
    Vivir Quintana•
    Majo Aguilar
    1 tracks
  30. September 4
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    Les Arts canten Estellés (EN DIRECTE)
    Andreu Valor
    21 tracks
  31. August 30
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    Ciwantirîn
    Milad Hannibal
    1 tracks
  32. August 29
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    ספטמבר
    Chava Alberstein
    1 tracks
  33. August 22
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    Fruits of the Spirit
    Bryson Gray
    1 tracks
  34. August 15
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    VILLAIN
    Bryson Gray
    1 tracks
  35. August 14
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    Woody At Home - Vol 1 + 2
    Woody Guthrie
    22 tracks
  36. August 8
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    HAPPY FACE
    Moon Walker
    1 tracks
  37. August 8
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    Almighty Economy Lord
    Oli Frost
    1 tracks
  38. August 8
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    THAT'S SO RAVEN
    Bryson Gray
    1 tracks
  39. August 1
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    I'm A Child Ta Fight
    Woody Guthrie
    1 tracks
  40. August 1
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    REAL CHRIST STEPPER
    Bryson Gray
    1 tracks
  1. October 10, 2025
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    Born For The Gallows Or The Wheel
    Truculent
    17 tracks
  2. September 28
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    We're the Fugs
    The Fugs
    13 tracks
  3. September 24
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    Devi Chowdhurani (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    Bickram Ghosh•
    Kazi Nazrul Islam
    12 tracks
  4. September 17
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    חמישה שירים
    Chava Alberstein
    5 tracks
  5. September 4
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    Les Arts canten Estellés (EN DIRECTE)
    Andreu Valor
    21 tracks
  6. August 14
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    Woody At Home - Vol 1 + 2
    Woody Guthrie
    22 tracks
  7. July 17
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    Sobre un Mar de Miedos (En Vivo Teatro Odeón)
    Marilina Ross
    26 tracks
  8. July 2
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    DEMON MONTH: THE ALBUM
    Bryson Gray•
    Tyson James
    4 tracks
  9. June 13
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    Is This The World You Wanted?
    Moon Walker
    11 tracks
  10. May 6
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    Time has Come (Live Atlanta '79)
    Peter Tosh
    14 tracks
  11. May 2
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    Motherland Songs
    Edel Murphy
    13 tracks
  12. May 1
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    Art of Imperfection
    Scott Linker
    8 tracks
  13. April 25
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    Journey Through Life
    Femi Kuti
    10 tracks
  14. April 25
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    Cosas que sorprenden a la audiencia
    Vivir Quintana
    10 tracks
  15. April 11
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    PO$T AMERICAN
    Dead Pioneers
    15 tracks
  16. April 11
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    DO YOU LIKE SURPRISES?
    Bryson Gray
    5 tracks
  17. March 25
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    The Caucasity
    Dead Pioneers
    4 tracks
  18. March 21
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    Kardan Adam (2025 Remaster)
    Turkish Delight
    18 tracks
  19. March 7
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    Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up
    Skip the Needle
    5 tracks
  20. February 10
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    Alien Music, Illigal Alien
    Monvelyno Eksperyans
    11 tracks
  1. December 5, 2025
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    Rêy Xebatman
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  2. November 29
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    Azadî (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  3. November 5
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    Welat (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  4. October 31
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    Xwênaw (Freestyle)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  5. October 24
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    Madame Rêve (Edit)
    Philippe Cohen Solal•
    Rusan Filiztek
    1 tracks
  6. October 17
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    Kaanada Kannu (From "The Pet Detective")
    Vedan
    1 tracks
  7. October 17
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    La partida
    Andreu Valor
    1 tracks
  8. October 13
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    Jaşkuj (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  9. October 10
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    Kan Gider
    Ender Balkır
    1 tracks
  10. October 6
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    To Nazanî (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  11. October 3
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    #9 Dream (Edit)
    Philippe Cohen Solal•
    Rusan Filiztek
    1 tracks
  12. October 3
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    THE LIST
    Moon Walker
    2 tracks
  13. October 2
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    Panthukali
    Vedan
    1 tracks
  14. September 29
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    Zam (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  15. September 26
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    Kime Kin Ettin
    Ender Balkır
    1 tracks
  16. September 26
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    Bhootha Ganam (From "Nellikkampoyil Night Riders")
    Vedan•
    Neha S. Nair
    1 tracks
  17. September 26
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    Harbor
    Edel Murphy
    1 tracks
  18. September 19
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    L'escola de Ribera (Ovidi Montllor - 30 anys fent vacances) [Versió]
    Andreu Valor
    1 tracks
  19. September 19
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    Şehîd (Awazî Azadî)
    Nwener
    1 tracks
  20. September 18
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    Șamarê Zamar
    Milad Hannibal
    1 tracks