March 21st: Winter Roots Festival: History of Protest Songs Workshop

As the third event of Winter Roots Festival, Brian Wallen and Erin Colwitz will be holding a workshop on Saturday, March 21st, from 11 am-12 pm at The Hiawatha Fold on the history of protest songs.

Dr. Erin Colwitz (Professor of Music, NMU) and singer/songwriter Brian Wallen will offer a historical perspective on protest music and its impact, as well as current examples and songwriting tips for participants interested in writing their own protest songs.

Donations encouraged! 

Posted on February 28, 2026 in General News, Events and tagged , , , . Bookmark the permalink.

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