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Whether we’re listening to music in the car, at the gym, on the subway, during work, while we study, while we’re cooking, while we’re cleaning, or just walking around the grocery store, it’s always there. The days of carrying around a boom box are long gone, and ever since earbuds came along we’ve been blissfully plugged in whenever possible. There isn’t really much that we do without music, and it’s honestly just become so intertwined with our lives that silence is a rarity. It’s amazing that without any words or point of reference we can hear music and instantly be transported somewhere else, and that we can appreciate and begin to learn about other cultures just by pressing play. We can’t imagine the world without genres like calypso, k-pop and zydeco, or without instruments like the didgeridoo or the ukulele.
Music also allows us to establish a unique cultural identity, using the sounds of unique instruments, genres and rhythms that make the unofficial anthems that we all know and love. Singing your national anthem with a crowd of strangers is one of the most patriotic feelings around, and the national anthem is one of the first things we learn in school and one of the only constants throughout our education. And whether we’re twerking secretly in our bedrooms or finding comfort in LGBT anthems, music will forever continue to speak for the silenced.Ĭountries everywhere may share commonalities, but there are a few distinctive points of pride that differentiate them all – the flag, and the national anthem.Įvery country has its own national anthem for a reason – it’s a unique declaration of values, history and culture. Music and dance have done so much for expression, cultural identity and sex positivity, and music often gives people an outlet to express feelings that they wouldn’t feel comfortable expressing otherwise.
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While music has always been a way to push the boundaries of expression and free speech, it’s clear that the world is not expressing itself uniformly, and the varying musical trends and content provide an insightful view into what is and isn’t being discussed and accepted in any particular country or culture. In some parts of the world, we’re able to swear and talk about sexuality and political issues, while in other parts of the world music content is closely censored and stays clear of specific issues.
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Musically, trends have gone from squeaky clean to subtly suggestive to cheeky and full on explicit, and everything in between. Pretty much every popular genre of music was seen as scandalous back in the day, and the dancing that accompanied the likes of jazz, rock ‘n’ roll and hip-hop had people protesting and boycotting all over the place. Music has been causing controversy for decades, and it seems with every generation there’s a new musical trend that has the older generations shaking their heads and clutching their pearls, and these reactions often tie into dance as well. There are few things that we share around the world, across cultures and religions, but music is a beautiful commonality that we all love, appreciate and bond over. Not forgetting powerful songs and tunes that connect communities across the world – from the shores of Lake Titicaca to New Orleans colourful streets.
In the internet age, musical fandom has brought about the ‘stan’ phenomenon, with fellow fans banding together to form passionate and loyal groups that have a strong online connection that reaches all around the world.Ī Beyhive member (Beyoncé stan) in the USA could find their soulmate in the form of another Beyhive member in Singapore, and this shared love for their musical icon could easily mean more and garner more respect than any other differences of beliefs they may have. People typically have no problem being vocal about their musical preferences, and dissing someone’s favourite artist may just be the end of your relationship. Sure, music trends tend to be generational, but there is something oh-so-powerful about music genres and how they shape our cultural identity while creating solidarity across decades, age groups and even countries.
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