The Undertow tells how the cultural divisions in American society could allow events like the Capitol storming to happen – and how, despite this, Trump is the Republican frontrunner for president.
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Harry Belafonte spent much of his life supporting youth-led movements that fought against racial injustice. A historian explains how.
Known as the ‘King of Calypso’, Belafonte used his platform as an artist to elevate and support political activism.
Singer, actor and activist died on April 25 at the age of 96. His legacy spans stage, screen and political activism.
Makeba, who would have turned 90 on 4 March 2022, was a hugely influential artist and an icon of African liberation and identity.
The revered trombonist, composer and cultural activist never wished to be ‘the state composer’ but remained political until the end, in service of the people.
South African jazz veteran Jonas Gwangwa has been getting recognition for the pivotal role he played in ‘singing down apartheid.’
South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela made an impact across the world during his decades-long musical career.
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Associate of the Gordon Institute for Business Science, University of Pretoria
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Bizot Family Professor of History, University of Memphis
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Professor of History, North Carolina A&T State University
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Senior Lecturer, South African College of Music, University of Cape Town
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PhD Candidate, History, University of Hertfordshire
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Emeritus Professor of History, UNSW Sydney
