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Because people attribute these meanings and effects to the music they consider political, music plays an important role in political campaigns, protest marches as well as state ceremonies.
Sep 10, 2023 · From African Shorelines to Red Coats. Music lies just below the surface of American history, subtly acting as a catalyst for change and a chronicle of the effects. One of the first instances of American protest music predates America itself, originating in the 13 Colonies: “Yankee Doodle.”
Oct 16, 2020 · The specific link between music and politics has long been accepted by politicians. Election battlegrounds around the world frequently see politicians tussling over appropriate campaign music. The journalist John Street noted that in 2001, the UK election had been the subject of numerous articles examining the song choices of political parties ...
Apr 9, 2021 · This introductory article offers a critical review of how the relationship between music and politics has featured in extant historical writing, from classic works of political history to the most recent scholarship.
- David Kennerley
- 2021
Oct 30, 2023 · The folk music of Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Billy Bragg had a strong political component that predicted times of change (and, by the way, inspired Strummer). As did hip hop, especially in...
This article explores the various dimensions of the interaction between popular music and politics, and argues that the study of music can contribute to our understanding of political thought and action.
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Jul 8, 2020 · The first part of this article provides a backdrop by defining key terminology and describing the political environment in relation to music, specifically in the UK. It deciphers the scope of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) alongside public, professional, and charitable bodies as well as learned societies.
