In more recent times we have begun to see music used more and more to raise awareness and to motivate people. Everybody listens to music at some point during the day whether it is on the radio or just by being in a shop that plays music however it is not altogether clear if the music changes peoples opinions on things or not. Popular music can only be a genuine force for political change if the listener decides to listen to the message within the music, it is extremely easy for people to turn off a song that does not interest them therefore the point of a political message is lost. Bands such as Green Day have used their music to show their own political views however we cannot be certain as to if the music is popular for that reason alone. Music can only be a genuine force if the listeners and audience are willing to listen however this does not mean that it cannot try.
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Is the use of music to raise awareness really such a recent phenomenon?
What about the use of music to raise awareness and funds, Street refers to as conscience rock? Also what about the way a song like Strange Fruit makes a comment on the prevailing political climate of the day?
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