BANNED MUSIC ​

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This playlist explores the tension between expression and censorship—where creativity pushes boundaries and institutions push back. From the rebellious roar of the Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen” to the flamboyant defiance of Queen’s “I Want to Break Free”, these songs were silenced not because they lacked value, but because they struck a nerve. Whether it’s Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” pulled for being “too optimistic,” or Lady Gaga’s “LoveGame” censored for its provocative visuals, each track reveals what society wasn’t ready to hear—or see.

 

These songs were chosen not just for the bans they faced, but for the resistance they represent. They echo artists who dared to disrupt, inspire, and endure. Curated with both reverence and rebellion, this playlist is a living archive: of cultural power (“Stairway to Heaven”, Led Zeppelin), identity in exile (“Nuestro Día Ya Viene Llegando”, Willy Chirino), and jazz literally etched onto X-ray film (“Bone Music”, Various Artists).