Music and Society

Throughout the years, it's clear to see that music has the ability to ignite the sparks of change in our society. Whether it's in the political or social aspects of our lives, music has been used as a platform. To inform people of social injustice, discrimination, and civil disorder. The power within music has inspired us countless times to come together and combat injustice under the powerful umbrella of music. 

First of all, music can be used as a tool for bringing awareness. By raising awareness on social injustice and civil issues that affect communities and the lives of either marginalized individuals, or people living in third world countries that the media tends not to show or care much about. But by bringing awareness to the issues with music creates unity and a human connection arising from the art itself.  

According to The Power of Music in Political Activism “Music has always been a powerful tool for expressing emotions, connecting with people, and inspiring change. Throughout history, musicians have used their art to engage in political activism, shedding light on social issues and advocating for justice. Whether it's through protest songs, benefit concerts, or simply to use their platforms to raise awareness.” This shows that music is a force for too that brings awareness towards political issues within our society. 

Furthermore, Music has been used by artist to communicate a message through the listeners. From lyrics and sounds that can strike a chord into their heart while sharing their views, opinion of the world to their followers. According to(21) LinkedIn “For a very long-time people have used music as a potent political expression tool to spread ideas, spark social change, and bring people together around shared causes. Throughout history, artist and musician have used music's ability to evoke strong emotions and persuade listeners in order to inspire a movement, question authority, and promote unity.”  This proves that music does speak into the hearts of the listeners and that people can be inspired by the words of an idealist, someone who knows their right to question and learn. 

In addition, in the past there have been artists who use their musical platform to not just entertain people but also to give a message of greater importance and to unite people together through the power of music. Such artists as Tupac amaru Shakur. Or better known as 2pac .A man who through his music, poetry, real life experience and belief has made songs that have spoken a message of racial injustice, police brutality and social issues that are relevant to this day.  

For instance, one of 2pac most popular songs like Keep Ya head that is dedicated to Latasha Harling a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed. According to Latasha Harlins & 2Pac - The Girl Who Died with TWO Dollars in Her Hand “Latasha Harling was a 15-year old African American girl who was unlawfully shot and killed by Soon Du Ju, a 51-year-old Korean store owner. Harling was a student at Winchesters high school in Los Angelo’s. Because the death of harling came thirteen days after the Rodney king beating and Du was finned with, sentenced with probation and communities service for her crime, some source cited the shooting as the cause for the 1992 Los Angelos riot. Tupac Shakur took notes of her death in 1993 and dedicated Keep ya head up which was dedicated to her.” 

This proves that musician's like 2pac didn't just use their platform to entertain people but to inform their audience of important matters in society, matters such as: civil injustices, systematic abuse, racism and much more societal issue that are still relevant to this day.  

Therefore, in conclusion, it's clear to see that music has the power to spark the flames of change in our society. In the social and political aspects of our lives. By using the platform of music as a way to inform the masses of social injustice, discrimination, systematic abuse. Including connecting with people through thoughtful emotions, connecting with one another and by bringing awareness to these issues, people can come together and combat these social inequities that have plagued our society for decades on end. 

Author Bio:
Hello and welcome to Darius, blogging page, on music with a purpose. This author has been writing for more than 6 years of his career, aspiring to become a novelist with a project of his own in the works. He welcomes you into a world that dives into the awesome capacity music has in our personal, social, spiritual, and political lives. Thank you and have a wonderful day, music lovers.