Songs of Protest, Sounds of Freedom brings together an all-star lineup of Chicago area musicians raising their voices in song and spoken word. Singing and speaking out with power, inspiration and hope for change during these troubling times.The program will include blues, folk, jazz, reggae, rock and poetry.Proceeds benefit the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.In a dissonant world, every moment of harmony counts--and if we share music, we might just shout in anger a little less and sing in unity more. - Jon Meacham