When Music Makes History

Sometimes a song or artist becomes inseparably intertwined with an historical moment. Join WETA as we examine some of these times When Music Makes History.

Featured Videos

• A Change is Gonna Come

  Special | 1m 55s

• If I Can Dream

  Special | 1m 53s

• Fight the Power

  Special | 1m 16s

• Ramblin' Man

  Special | 1m 24s

Specials

• A Change is Gonna Come

  Special | 1m 55s

• If I Can Dream

  Special | 1m 53s

• Ramblin' Man

  Special | 1m 24s

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