The importance of music in the resistance to colonial ideologies can be seen through the way in which music, more specifically Grime, is used as a means of exploring and critiquing citizenship. Marshall defined citizenship as “full membership of a community” which reveals that citizenship…
Essays on Music
Janet Jackson’s song “Show me”. “Need it? Show me cause actions speak louder than words.”. A person could go on and on about how they need something but will never do anything to get it. There could be major miscommunication problems because they’re saying all…
As long as you are wise and know how to utilize opportunities, many side businesses will bring money to your wallet apart from your main business. Merchandise has remained a good way to raise money for many industries not excluding the great football world. Apart…
All you need is love’ ‘Here comes the Sun’ ‘Whisper word of wisdom’ ‘Let it be’. All sang by the famous British rock band The Beatles. The Beatles were formed in Liverpool, founded by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Richard Starkey. This band…
How could we forget the king of pop? We can’t Elvis inspired thousands of people! My grandma is obsessed with him. This is such an easy topic to do because I already know so much about Elvis. Elvis was a fascinating character, a man who…
When you hear the name “Elvis”, what do you think? Many people, including myself, instantly thing about Elvis Presley. He is a worldwide phenomenon who will be known for decades, all because of the impact he had on his generation. Elvis has sold over one…
“Since the beginning, it was just the same. The only difference, the crowds are bigger now.” Elvis Presley The nation was in the grips of the Great Depression. The unemployment rate soared to an astounding 20.1, but in Tupelo Mississippi a king was born. The…
John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, during a German air raid in World War II. At the age of four, his parents separated and he lived with his Aunt Mimi. His father, Alfred Lennon, was not present at his…
Nearing what would be the end of the Vietnam War (1955-1975), English musician John Lennon produced and co-wrote with his wife Yoko Ono “Imagine” in 1971. Released in 1975, the song encourages listeners to imagine a peaceful world lacking borders, barriers, racial and religious divides….
The Beatles, also known as “The Fab Four” was an English band that was formed in 1960, consisting of four young and extremely talented Liverpudlian men, who would come to be a big part of the revolution of music. These men were John Lennon, Paul…
Music has been part of humanity since the ancient times. Songwriters and composers have expressed emotions, thoughts, and feelings for a variety of people. Music can send the message that someone is happy, sad, or angry. Compositions have served to unite people of different backgrounds….
The Beatles band was formed by John Lennon in 1960. John Lennon and Paul Mccartney composed a song called “Revolution” during the time of the Vietnam War. The song was intended to raise awareness of what was happening in the world during that time. In…
The Beatles, alsown as “The Fab Four” was an English rock band that was formed in 1960, consisting of four young and extremely talented Liverpudlian men, who would come to be a big part of the revolution of music. These men were John Lennon, Paul…
Many citizens around the world enjoy listening, creating, or even singing to distinctive types of music. It can bring on certain emotions at times and even drive us to accomplishing desirable goals. However, has the question; who created these significant and unique styles of music…
With more than 500 million albums sold and 18 number one songs, Elvis Presley has been described as the ‘American music giant who single-handedly changed the course of music and culture’. His impact, simply put, changed the course of musical history and projected America into…
