The R&B Club Discusses Protest R&B

The R&B Club’s “Protest R&B” gathering examines how R&B and related music have voiced resistance, liberation, and demands for justice. The discussion and listening-focused program spans music from before the Civil Rights Movement through the present, including landmark protest songs and Marvin Gaye’s *What’s Going On* album.

Presented in a musical book-club-style format, the event places songs such as “Strange Fruit,” “Mississippi Goddamn,” “People Get Ready,” “Say It Loud,” and “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” in the broader history of protest music. The R&B Club is a cultural gathering founded in 2018 to explore R&B’s influence and meaning.

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Showtimes: 12:00–2:00 PM

Doors: 12:00 PM

Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door

Ages: All ages

Genre: R&B

Venue: Songbyrd Music House

Address: 540 Penn Street NE

Event Format: Musical book-club-style discussion and gathering

Presented By: The R&B Club

Background: The R&B Club was founded in 2018 and focuses on the cultural influence of R&B music.

More Information: Follow @therandbclubdc on social media.