Bruce Springsteen wrote and recorded ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ within days of Alex Pretti’s killing, continuing a long tradition of songs as protest against violence and repression.

Music has always been more than entertainment. It's a rallying cry, a shared heartbeat in moments when words alone fall short. Throughout history, certain songs have transcended their melodies to ...

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