Emmett Till, MLK, & Chicago DNC Clash Fuel Protest Music: Music History Today Podcast August 28

Music History Today Network · Aug 28, 2026 · 35m

On today's show, historic events inspire music & the MTV Video Music Awards take center stage.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

06:51 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

08:31 Albums released on this date in music history

15:37 Singles released on this date in music history

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