In “Final Chorus: Planet Rock”, it’s discussed how different music styles use costumes and makeup as a form of protest. “Both glam rock and punk borrowed gay culture’s defiant style, and its lipstick”, these artists would express their anger and outrage by not conforming to social norms. This kind of artistic protest connects to the article, “How #BlackLivesMatter started a musical revolution”, as modern protest music is explored. Instead of using outrageousness to protest and express general anger, musicians like Kendrick Lamar use certain costumes and artwork to send an actual message. For example, in Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy performance, he was wearing a prison costume, to bring more attention to the political issues he writes about in his songs. There has always been protest music, but the execution has evolved over time, and used differently for new styles. Using music to protest, or as a political tool, is so prevalent because it’s an art form that is accessible to all. As social media has grown, it's now possible for people to express their personal experiences through music and share to the world online, without having to tone down any sensitive subjects so that it can be played on the radio. Music is also a great form of protest because of how many people the message can reach. With extremely successful artists like Beyonce, she can use her platform to bring more attention to political issues that she is passionate about and can personally speak to. Beyonce did just that in her superbowl performance, by honoring the black panthers.
DJ Selections:
“F Tha Police” by NWA
“Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
I chose these 2 songs because they are examples of music protesting specific political issues, from different styles. “F Tha Police” is a response to police brutality and unjust treatment of minorities in the US, and “Fortunate Son” is a song that protests the Vietnam War.
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