Music is a form of power because it delivers a message.

It has a great influence on individuals, it affects us. Everybody listens to music.We can hear music on the radio , on the phone, in advertising,on TV, in the films….

Some artists such as Bob Marley had a great impact on reggae and was singing for peace.

Jimmy Hendrix , he was one of the most popular guitarist in the 1960’s(in the sixties).

In his song the star spangled banner during the Woodstock festival in 1969 , he criticized the Vietnam war.

Snoop Dogg was popular for his rap/hip hop music His song « no guns allowed » 2013 was a protest song against gun violence.

Beyonce : a famous pop song « girls run the world ». She describes herself as a modern day feminist.

 

We watched a tv report on the evolution and influence of music from slavery to Hip Hop.

Slavery was abusive.

Slaves sang spirituals in their search for freedom and when they wanted to escape.

In 1865, slavery was abolished.

Slaves started a new life. They had families, they created schools,and some were involved in political career.

At the beginning of the 20’s (twenties), the roaring twenties in the US (les années folles) AND START OF Blues and jazz music.

Washington DC was also known as Black district, black people gathered and sang black music.

In the 1950’s 60’s 70’s civil rights movement in the US . They respond with a funky beat at the Vietnam war. The songs were protest songs.