Rebel Sounds

Mulhall's thrilling pilgrimage through the sites of global resistance, from Lagos to Kyiv, reminds us that music is indispensable to struggle, and that wherever oppressed people find their voice, song is usually more powerful than shoutingPaul Mason

I so enjoyed this book. Mulhall's envious ability to mix personal history with public brings the book joyously to life, and, on top of that, he supplies a mouthwatering song-list. A triumph.Paolo Hewitt

A beautiful account of how music has unified, healed and inspired humanity during some of history's darkest days. Illuminating, uplifting and importantJames O'Brien

Empathy is the currency of all music and Joe Mulhall does a great job of explaining how that quality has been used to generate solidarity for the struggle and sympathy for those who suffer injusticeBilly Bragg