Music of the Movement is a radio/podcast show where we talk about music and its connection to social movements/social justice over time. Each episode features a guest who is a fan of the genre/album being discussed as well as music segments.

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In this episode, host Marcelo Escalante is joined by Tania Boubel as they discuss gender inequality in the music industry.

Music of the Movement 2.2: Turn Her Mic Up

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In this episode, host Marcelo Escalante is joined by Luna and dives into how music can be used as a tool for queer artists and listeners to find their voice.

Music of the Movement 2.1: Glamour. Art. Grit

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In this episode, new host Marcelo Escalante dives into how music can be a space for both artists and listeners to express their emotions, especially when the world doesn’t permit them to do so.

Music of the Movement 2.0: Is It Wrong?

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In this episode, host Mari is joined once again by Lionel Lopez as they discuss Lupe Fiasco and his ties to social justice.

Music of the Movement: Lupe Fiasco

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In this episode, host Mari is joined by Silvia Forero as they discuss salsa music and its connection to social justice.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3o5IKyB655QRKA7m02zfWe?si=580cb32cba874206" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to listen to Silvia&#39;s playlist!

Music of the Movement: Salsa

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In this episode, host Mari is joined once again by Kris as they discuss the band System of a Down and their connection to social justice.

Music of the Movement: System of a Down

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In this episode, host Mari is joined by Stephany Merchan as they discuss the Bad Bunny album and its connection to social justice. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5K79FLRUCSysQnVESLcTdb?si=HjuYdVEcRJW_bIfOUxrHMg" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to listen to it!

Music of the Movement: Debí Tirar Más Fotos

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Thank you for listening to Music of the Movement! Before listening to the episodes, please make sure you listen to this short disclaimer :)

Music of the Movement: DISCLAIMER (Please Listen!)

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In this episode, host Mari is joined by Gabrielle North as they discuss the musical Wicked and its ties to social justice.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xpJBc2IVkZvQYCRG2HFHI?si=28f8c9b5d63d446b" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for episode playlist!

Music of the Movement: Wicked

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In this episode, host Mari is joined by Uma Rae Dietzel as they discuss the history of K-pop and its ties to social justice.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gPJB2c7HXIVJ5G1bSAQbf?si=214e63b1541e4f5e" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for episode playlist!

Music of the Movement: K-pop

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In this episode, host Mari is joined by Kris Feck as they discuss the history of country music and its ties to social justice.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ckUri3MB8IPhVWps2gnGG?si=b5c88887ad3345a7" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for episode playlist!

Music of the Movement: Country

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In this episode, host Mari is joined by Jackey Guajardo as they discuss the history of Dia de Los Muertos and its ties to music and social justice.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Oz6cPmr3siR3Orx89WXfL?si=72c44ec71df94909" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for episode playlist!

Music of the Movement: Dia de Los Muertos

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In this episode, host Mari is joined by Marshall (Mar) Piel as they discuss the history of goth rock and its ties to social justice.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZedkLDY9xvzaFnARVMeAX?si=d7a4220971924f9b" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for episode playlist!

Music of the Movement: Goth

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In this episode, host Mari is joined by Lionel Lopez as they discuss the history of HipHop and Rap and its ties to social justice.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HYz8MiIpU2VGNrLCH2bpk?si=283a7934c5ff4bba" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for episode playlist!

Music of the Movement: HipHop and Rap

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In this episode, host Mari is joined by Kris Feck as they discuss the history of punk and its ties to social justice.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cfcf5sSmvuqKn9iraq7tf?si=0b10ac7a68f341fa" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for episode playlist!

Music of the Movement: Punk

Music of the Movement is a radio/podcast show where we talk about music and its connection to social movements/social justice over time. Each episode features a guest who is a fan of the genre/album being discussed as well as music segments.