Musician Gliwitzki brings timeless protest songs to Langenaubach

Musician Gliwitzki brings timeless protest songs to Langenaubach

Music has the power to move people and make them think. The musician and author Stefan Gliwitzki recently presented his songwriter program in Langenaubach after his folk band “Tone Fish” was unable to perform in Haiger. Gliwitzki offered listeners a selection of songs that are more than 20 years old, but remain timeless and highly relevant. Mittelhessen.de reports that…

The focus was particularly on well-known songs such as “Es ist an die Zeit” by Wader, which, with its reference to the First World War, invites thoughtful discourse about past conflicts and current lies. Another notable piece was Reinhard Mey's “No, I won't give up my sons,” which is given new relevance by the current debate about the reintroduction of compulsory military service. Gliwitzki managed to respond to the American president's desire for peace through critical moderation, which sparked lively discussions among everyone present.

History of protest songs

One of the most impressive songs was “Moor Soldiers,” which was written in 1933 by prisoners in the Börgermoor concentration camp and banned by the Nazis. This song, a symbol of resistance, was created during the Nazi era and is still an integral part of the peace movement today. It was originally written in the “Börgermoor” concentration camp in Emsland, where it served as an expression of suffering and hope for the future. It exists in many European languages ​​and became the republican anthem during the Spanish Civil War, among others. In a recording of the first performance, which took place on August 28, 1933, the singers marched with shovels in their hands and wore green police uniforms. Wikipedia describes that…

Gliwitzki reminded the audience that Germans have also been refugees in the past, which is particularly important in the context of current refugee discussions. This drew parallels to other protesting voices in music history, where songs, despite the time they were created, still serve as a mouthpiece for social and political injustices.

The meaning of protest music

The ability of music to convey political views and mobilize community action is undisputed. As was strongly seen during the civil rights movement in the 1960s, music creates a group identity that binds people together. Artists like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez wrote unforgettable protest songs that continue to shape the cultural landscape today. “Blowing in the Wind” or “We Shall Overcome” are examples of songs that stimulate thought and mobilize. This tradition is not limited to one genre, but runs through the history of music as a medium for change. Systmus highlights the role of music as a means of protest...

The event with Gliwitzki was more than just a musical evening; it was a call to confront the past and at the same time a look into the future. She reminded us that music not only entertains, but also opens up ways to think about important issues and perhaps even inspire change. At a time when many questions remain unanswered, it is up to us to continue the tradition of protest in music.