Rebel Music

Watch as the band Tahribad-i Isyan wields hip-hop as a beacon of truth, journalist Gökhan Biçici reveals the country's realities despite being beaten and arrested, and Juliana Gözen raises her voice on campus and in the streets fighting for women's rights.

In Iran, a land of beauty, art and complex headlines, music is tightly controlled. Metal duo Master of Persia, whose founder was arrested for his music, fled the country with his band mate. They're both persevering to keep playing against all odds.

Rebel Music is a critically acclaimed documentary film series that offers a close, powerful look at the arts and music revolution in today's political upheavals worldwide. Rebel Music Native American film is a fresh introduction to life and survival of Native American youth today, illuminating the brave and brilliant young leaders who are rewriting the script and demanding that their voices be heard. They are drawing from their rich heritage in new ways, expressing themselves while raising awareness about current issues that deeply affect their communities, environment and selves. Through their music and art, they are actively re-claiming their history, shedding light on acts of injustice and racism, and breaking down barriers to build hope, balance and healing for Native American youth.

In Senegal, young rappers and journalists are leading a powerful movement that holds all politicians accountable. Meet some of the founders - socially engaged hip-hop duo Keur Gui and social media guru Denise Safiatou Sow - as they fight to change their country.

These fearless Myanmar musicians went deep underground to build a thriving punk and hip-hop scene, despite the limits of freedom they faced. Now that the country is beginning to open its borders, see how misfit artists make music in such uncertain times.

Rappers and rockers span the political divide in Venezuela. The barrio and the middle class exist side-by-side, and both are impacted by rampant violence. Watch artists reveal the danger and heartache that goes into the struggle for peace.