This is a word, a podcast from sleep, I'm your host, Jason Johnson.

As we head into the heart of song, some of us are wondering what song will conquer the

airwaves and emerge as the song of the season.

It will be a love song, a party anthem, but this time last year, the song in the streets

was protested and that was reflected in the music.

In honor of Black Music Month, a resistant soundtrack coming up on a word with me, Jason

Johnson. Stay with us.

Welcome to award, a podcast about race, impolitics, and everything else.

I'm your host, Jason Johnson.

The summer of 2020 was unforgettable.

The murder of George Floyd sparked protests around the country, drawing millions of Americans

into the streets for demonstrations, and the sounds that summer, from the chance of peaceful

protesters to the frequent explosions of violence and response from police are still

echoing throughout the nation.

Many musicians added their voice as sometimes as protesters themselves, but also as artists,

releasing their songs about the impact of police violence and racism, like the bigger picture

from Atlanta rapper Lil Bay.

There's a long history of music from the African-American voice being used in resistance.

One person who knows a lot about this is Joel Wicker, she's an entertainment and music

journalist based in Atlanta.

Joel, welcome to a word.

We just heard a bit from the bigger picture a moment ago.

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