music Can artists use their platforms for change?

[Alamson]

Music has always been a social instrument with musicians using the freedom of speech to educate people, speak out, and change the world. Starting from Bob Dylan’s call for blacks rights to a more contemporary condemnation of racism by Kendrick Lamar, music has been used to change culture. Currently, artists do not abandon social problems such as climate change, inequality or mental health problems in their music. However, what role does music play as an agent for change? In its essence, can it really call to action or can it just be considered as something that one does in their leisure time?

 

[King Belieal]

Music has always been a tool of social change right from time immemorial till now. The likes of Bob Marley, Fela, 2pac Shakur all used their platforms as musicians to instigate social change.

 

[Unvarnished]

Music is a great tool when it comes to making a difference. Most performers also sing about what is relevant in society and teach people about fairness, kindness, and caring for our environment. People are encouraged to do something and contribute to the improvement of the society.

 

[Fidelia1]

When musicians know the kind of power they have through their fanbase, they would find a way to use their music as a tool for social change. Music is not just for entertainment. Musicians that have almost been timeless had one hit track that pushed for social change.

 

[lens]

Because music is very powerful and it has a way of transcending through borders and reaching so many people. This is why artists have the ability to use their platform to make a change and drive a social course if they want to.

 

[abra12]

No doubt, their impact is very huge. They can very supportive in serious life issues.