Sara Gustafson
Individual Blog Post #4
06-03-2020
In light of recent events, these readings were refreshing as they provided insight
into how music can affect social justice and help rebuild communities. Martha
Gonzalez’s “Imaginaries” introduces the band Quetzal and proclaims that Quetzal
Flores saw their music as a “proactive strategy to maneuver through the societal
problems that were affecting communities,” (8). Listing the tracks of “Imaginaries”
and their meanings allowed a deeper connection to how Quetzal’s music promotes
social change. Similarly, Michelle Habell-Pallán’s “American Sabor” discusses the
underground Latinx musicians that manifested rich Bomba and Fandango communities.
Specifically, artivistas Arciniegas and LaSalle “wanted to use bomba to heal themselves
and their communities,” (285). I was inspired to read about this use of Latinx music to
support communities around the world.
into how music can affect social justice and help rebuild communities. Martha
Gonzalez’s “Imaginaries” introduces the band Quetzal and proclaims that Quetzal
Flores saw their music as a “proactive strategy to maneuver through the societal
problems that were affecting communities,” (8). Listing the tracks of “Imaginaries”
and their meanings allowed a deeper connection to how Quetzal’s music promotes
social change. Similarly, Michelle Habell-Pallán’s “American Sabor” discusses the
underground Latinx musicians that manifested rich Bomba and Fandango communities.
Specifically, artivistas Arciniegas and LaSalle “wanted to use bomba to heal themselves
and their communities,” (285). I was inspired to read about this use of Latinx music to
support communities around the world.
Two particularly striking concepts emerged out of these readings for me: community
and change. Much like many other women my age, Beyoncé played an integral role
in how I view myself as a feminist and the community of feminists around me. When
I was 10, Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls)” became an anthem that instilled ideas of
women empowerment and community I hold to this day. Also calling for community
and change is Lizzo’s “Like a Girl.” By poking fun at the traditionally male-dominated
behaviors like running for President, Lizzo challenges the notorious claim “like a girl.”
In all, she argues that being “like a girl” is not an insult, rather a compliment that has
the ability to diminish historical misogynistic language and discourse.
and change. Much like many other women my age, Beyoncé played an integral role
in how I view myself as a feminist and the community of feminists around me. When
I was 10, Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls)” became an anthem that instilled ideas of
women empowerment and community I hold to this day. Also calling for community
and change is Lizzo’s “Like a Girl.” By poking fun at the traditionally male-dominated
behaviors like running for President, Lizzo challenges the notorious claim “like a girl.”
In all, she argues that being “like a girl” is not an insult, rather a compliment that has
the ability to diminish historical misogynistic language and discourse.
“Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBmMU_iwe6U
“Like a Girl” by Lizzo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_xCVttXLm0
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