Rebel Music
Rebel Music is a powerful new series that explores the lives of young people who are using art and music to ignite change around the world. Each episode highlights fearless youth who are fighting injustice with passion and creativity. Engaging audiences with inspiring stories from Egypt, Mali, Israel/Palestine, Afghanistan, Mexico, and India, Rebel Music is a portrait of those risking their lives today in the pursuit of a better tomorrow.
- 2013-2015
- 2 seasons
- Viacom
- Documentary, Music
Rebel Music is a powerful new series that explores the lives of young people who are using art and music to ignite change around the world. Each episode highlights fearless youth who are fighting injustice with passion and creativity. Engaging audiences with inspiring stories from Egypt, Mali, Israel/Palestine, Afghanistan, Mexico, and India, Rebel Music is a portrait of those risking their lives today in the pursuit of a better tomorrow.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Turkey: Flowers of Gezi Park
Thu, Apr 30, 2015
Watch as the band Tahribad-i Isyan wields hip-hop as a beacon of truth, journalist Gökhan Biçici reveals the country's realities despite being beaten and arrested, and Juliana Gözen raises her voice on campus and in the streets fighting for women's rights.
Episode 2
Iran: The Music Never Stopped
Thu, May 7, 2015 24 mins
In Iran, a land of beauty, art and complex headlines, music is tightly controlled. Metal duo Master of Persia, whose founder was arrested for his music, fled the country with his band mate. They're both persevering to keep playing against all odds.
Episode 3
Native America: 7th Generation Rises
Thu, May 14, 2015 22 mins
Rebel Music is a critically acclaimed documentary film series that offers a close, powerful look at the arts and music revolution in today's political upheavals worldwide. Rebel Music Native American film is a fresh introduction to life and survival of Native American youth today, illuminating the brave and brilliant young leaders who are rewriting the script and demanding that their voices be heard. They are drawing from their rich heritage in new ways, expressing themselves while raising awareness about current issues that deeply affect their communities, environment and selves. Through their music and art, they are actively re-claiming their history, shedding light on acts of injustice and racism, and breaking down barriers to build hope, balance and healing for Native American youth.
Episode 4
Senegal: Ready for Change
Thu, May 28, 2015
In Senegal, young rappers and journalists are leading a powerful movement that holds all politicians accountable. Meet some of the founders - socially engaged hip-hop duo Keur Gui and social media guru Denise Safiatou Sow - as they fight to change their country.
Episode 5
Myanmar: Voices of the Voiceless
Sat, May 30, 2015
These fearless Myanmar musicians went deep underground to build a thriving punk and hip-hop scene, despite the limits of freedom they faced. Now that the country is beginning to open its borders, see how misfit artists make music in such uncertain times.
Episode 6
Venezuela: The Sounds of Peace
Thu, Sep 17, 2015
Rappers and rockers span the political divide in Venezuela. The barrio and the middle class exist side-by-side, and both are impacted by rampant violence. Watch artists reveal the danger and heartache that goes into the struggle for peace.