The Sound of People Power: Your Democracy Song

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
On Election Day, Soundcheck looks at songs that capture the spirit of democracy. We look at songs posted on the Soundcheck page and we take your calls. And, guests from red and blue states weigh in with their own picks: Billboard magazine's Deborah Evans Price joins us from Nashville, Tenn., and Princeton University professor Daphne Brooks joins us from New Jersey.

Your Democracy Song: Be creative! Your choice can be political or whimsical, patriotic or idiotic. Just make sure to explain why you think it exemplifies democracy.

Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on democracy in music

Guest picks: Watch videos of songs picked by Deborah Evans Price and Daphne Brooks

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