MUSIC AND IDENTITY
These resources provide a critical look into music and how it shapes our culture and society - from our every day lives to how we think about gender, sexuality and power. If these kinds of conversations interest you, you might like to explore ethnomusicology or the anthropology of music.
Barack Obama & Kanye West: A Look At Their Public Relationship - video
“This is dope to think about. For the past 8 years, Hip Hop has been welcome in the White House. President Barack Obama embraced the culture throughout his time in office—fist bumping, dusting off his shoulders on the campaign trail, shaking hands with Kendrick Lamar in the Oval Office. These are historical firsts. What’s also interesting is watching the public relationship between Obama and Kanye West. Let’s break it down...”
N.E.R.D.'s Hit Song "Lemon" Owes a lot to New Orleans Bounce - video
Big Freedia explains where “Lemon” got its bounce from. Once you watch this video - the song will forever sound different.
A History of Gay Rap
CW: this video uses the prompt 'Does Gay Rap have a right to exist? ' which could be triggering content for some. ”What we’re discussing this week is whether or not you believe gay rap should have a place in the music of our culture. Let’s break it down…”