How do popular musicians use their music to address issues in Brazil and Nigeria?

How do popular musicians use their music to address issues in Brazil and Nigeria?

Part One

1) Write a synopsis (100-150 words) of both chapters 21 AND 23, including some background context (social, historical) and discussion of the important ideas in the chapter. Focus especially closely on the how the authors present these artists and their harnessing of popular music as a means for agitating for social change.

2) Answer the question (100-150 words): Focusing on one chapter of your choice, how does the chapter’s author address one or more of our class themes (a) musics role in galvanizing community; b) musics role in highlighting problematics in systems of power and social injustice; c) music as a means for inspiring action.

Part Two

3) Post a YouTube or Spotify link with a track related to your chosen reading above. Then, write a short analysis of the song (100-150 words), including lyrics, performance context, influence, etc. Think about exercising your music vocabulary and listening skills!

* Quotes from the text and music, with explanations, are always helpful in making your writing stronger.

**After completing your discussion board post, read and comment on TWO other student posts in this forum within 24 hours after the DUE DATE.

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