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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Predicate Object
instanceOf song
accompaniment orchestra
piano
associatedWith civil rights movement imagery
protest and advocacy events
composer Stephen Flaherty NERFINISHED
dramaticFunction call to action for justice
finale solo for Coalhouse Walker Jr.
firstBroadwayProduction Ragtime (1998 Broadway production) NERFINISHED
firstPerformanceIn Ragtime (1996 world premiere) NERFINISHED
fromMusical Ragtime NERFINISHED
genre anthem
political song
show tune
inspiredUse graduation ceremonies
memorial services
political and social justice gatherings
language English
lyricist Lynn Ahrens NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
numerous regional theatre productions of Ragtime
publisher music publisher for Ragtime (various theatrical licensing agencies)
rightsHolder Lynn Ahrens NERFINISHED
Stephen Flaherty NERFINISHED
settingInMusical early 20th-century United States
sungByCharacter Coalhouse Walker Jr. NERFINISHED
theme civil rights
nonviolent protest
political activism
social justice
using one’s voice against oppression
titleOf Make Them Hear You NERFINISHED
vocalForces solo male voice

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Ragtime notableSong Make Them Hear You