Make Them Hear You

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"Make Them Hear You" is a powerful, politically charged anthem from the musical *Ragtime* that urges oppressed people to demand justice through their voices and actions.

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Make Them Hear You canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf song
accompaniment orchestra
piano
associatedWith civil rights movement imagery
protest and advocacy events
composer Stephen Flaherty
dramaticFunction call to action for justice
finale solo for Coalhouse Walker Jr.
firstBroadwayProduction Ragtime (1998 Broadway production)
linked to: Ragtime
firstPerformanceIn Ragtime (1996 world premiere)
linked to: Ragtime
fromMusical Ragtime
genre anthem
political song
show tune
inspiredUse graduation ceremonies
memorial services
political and social justice gatherings
language English
lyricist Lynn Ahrens
notableFor powerful, politically charged lyrics
use as an anthem for justice
oftenPerformedAs standalone concert piece
partOfWork Ragtime
performedIn Ragtime national tours
Ragtime original Broadway production
linked to: Ragtime

numerous regional theatre productions of Ragtime
publisher music publisher for Ragtime (various theatrical licensing agencies)
rightsHolder Lynn Ahrens
Stephen Flaherty
settingInMusical early 20th-century United States
sungByCharacter Coalhouse Walker Jr.
theme civil rights
nonviolent protest
political activism
social justice
using one’s voice against oppression
titleOf Make Them Hear You
vocalForces solo male voice

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Ragtime notableSong Make Them Hear You
Make Them Hear You titleOf Make Them Hear You