Music and Politics
Music and politics are both deeply related to each other. Music and politics are two important spheres of an individual's life . In this present era , many musicians and song writers in the world have made great efforts to produce songs which can express political views and aware people about injustice happening with them Music can be used as a weapon against politicians. Political music is often used to convey a messages to public and to warn politicians.
In developing countries , music is also helpful in lighting social problems like human rights and female foeticide. Several artists had written songs on social problems , but some powerful authorities are strctly against such songs because these songs uncover their shameful deeds . It is difficult to imagine how people will look at these songs whether they like it or not. There are several songs made on the topic of corruption . Famous musicians sings songs on the issues related to political injustice and nation's welfare. For illustration , Pete Seeger sang a song about the issues of civil rights and Vietnam war. Bob Dylan also sing songs on these topics.Songs such as Dylan's encouraged listeners to be aware and start arguing with the politicians that are dominants of society.
When politics and music got merged then the people who were not interesting in politics previously start taking interest in politics. People become aware about their rights. In India , a movie named "Sada Haq"( our right) is made. This movie and songs of this movie was totally based on the injustice which happened with sikh people in 1984. This movie was a good way to aware people how their community suffered a lot in 1984 due to corrupted politicians. Unfortunately , this movie is banned in India, censor board did not allow this movie to release in India. The songs of this movie was related to Khalistan movement and a terrorist named Rajoana who is comparing himself with great martyrs like Bhagat Singh Now , this movie is going to release in Canada on April 6, 2013. This is a good example how much politicians are afraid music's power .
Another good example is Chicago's grant park where a lot of people assembled to protest against Hubert Humphrey and his political tasks in 1968. Many youngsters were also involved in this assembly. The whole credit of participation of youngsters goes to Dylan because they had the influence of Bob Dylan's song.
In some developing countries , politicians gave a lot of money to famous musicians who make songs on politicians and these songs help them during elections. They also attend the music concerts of famous musicians for their own sake .
Politicians know that music is the best way to spread information in the whole country. To win elections and gain publicity ,they make use of music, musicians and music concerts because music and videos influence people a lot.
So, no one can deny the fact that music has a great power to protest against political injustice. Whenever there happens something wrong then music is our the alarm to inform us that now we should rise from slumber and fight for our right.
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