Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit"

Music is a form of media, art, and entertainment that has played an essential role in shaping society throughout time.

Media as a tool to connect with people

Artistic effect of music on the human brain

Music has immeasurable influence and it would be impossible to think about a society similar to ours that does not have music as part of its cultural values.

People's tendency to respond to a combination between music and ideas

Philosophical, psychological, and sociological effects of music

The producers and distributors of music therefore wield this power and influence.

Acknowledging the power coming along with making music

Using this respective power to influence the masses

Musicians have solidly demonstrated that they can use their fame and technology to effectively as well as ineffectively raise awareness and activism regarding issues they perceive to be socially or ethically significant.

Musicians' focus to make...
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