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“How long must we sing this song?”

For centuries, many artists have used art to speak up against conflict. One band in particular, U2, is known for its outspoken lyrics and popular political songs, like “Sunday Bloody Sunday.” The 22-time Grammy award-winning band released “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” on March 21, 1983, 11 years after the eponymous massacre that took place in Derry, Northern Ireland. 








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