We're highlighting several well-known songs that incorporate political themes that might not be obvious to every listener.

The Civil Rights movement used music extensively, with songs like "People Get Ready" serving as anthems. Many protest songs from the 1960s remain relevant and are still sung at demonstrations today.

The Civil Rights movement used music extensively, with songs like "People Get Ready" serving as anthems. Many protest songs from the 1960s remain relevant and are still sung at demonstrations today.

Music played a key role in the civil rights movement. People marched to freedom songs while artists from Sam Cooke to Bob Dylan took the message to the masses in recordings as enduring as "A Change is ...