CUNY BMCC Week 10 Music Roles in Systems Problems of Power & Social Justice Questions

Part One

1) Write a synopsis (100-150 words) of the chapter (Post-Cold War protest music and the protesting of neoliberalism including some background context (social, historical) and discussion of the important ideas in the chapter.

2) Answer the question (100-150 words): How does the chapter’s author address one or more of our class themes (a) music’s role in galvanizing community; b) music’s 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!