Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg is an English singer-songwriter and political activist, celebrated for his folk-punk music and lyrics that often address social and political issues.
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Billy Bragg has written a song celebrating the resistance in Minneapolis.
Bruce Springsteen’s angry anti-ICE song is on-the-nose in the right way | Bruce Springsteen
United Kingdom· 2026-01-29
Billy Bragg is known for his political songs and activism.
Von „Ohio“ zu den „Streets of Minneapolis“: eine Protestsong-Playlist
Luxembourg· 2026-01-29
The English folk and protest singer Billy Bragg, who has released an album, with Wilco, of Woody Guthrie’s unpublished lyrics, is of similar mind.
How music can drive social change, from Springsteen to Neil Young, to Midnight Oil
Australia· 2026-01-25
At the Stop Trump Coalition protest in London, the musician Billy Bragg performed songs aimed at the US president featuring the lyrics 'you fascists are bound to lose'.
Starmer banks on £150bn investment to placate critics of Trump state visit | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Billy Bragg has released a new original song to show his support for the people of Palestine.
Billy Bragg releases song in support of Palestine and Greta Thunberg aid flotilla | Billy BraggUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02
Billy Bragg topped the bill at his own Left Field stage.
Sing along with the common people: Saturday at Glastonbury with Pulp, Raye and pop punters – photo essay | Glastonbury festivalUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-29
Billy Bragg says he is often distracted by the choices available at Crumble Pots whenever he performs at the Left Field.
My Glastonbury food odyssey: 10 of the best dishes – whether you’re feeling hungover or healthy | FoodUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-28
Dan Hoff is more nervous about a debate with Billy Bragg in the Leftfield tent than their Glastonbury debut.
Five newcomers you don't want to missUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-25
Billy Bragg was featured in the Imagined Village, which reworked traditional songs.
‘Dylan said: teach me that!’ Martin Carthy on six decades of Scarborough Fair – and his new solo album | Martin CarthyUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-21
Billy Bragg tells her what inspired him to write his song The Milkman of Human Kindness.
Rewind and be kind: what happens if you do one act of kindness every day? | Health & wellbeingUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Billy Bragg is a musician who collaborates with the author on political discussions and music.
‘He nails it on the first take’: how the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice | FamilyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-15
Billy Bragg is mentioned as one of the lyricists targeting the Daily Mail.
Setting the Bar High – Frank McNally on pubs called The Irish Times (and more songs about newspapers) – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-21
