Society Changes Music, Music Changes Society
Music has always been a reflection of the world around us. It has served as a vehicle to educate and pass down stories and to transform emotions into an audible experience that others can empathize with. It allows voices to be elevated and heard, which is especially pertinent when those voices have something important to say. One topic that is continuously featured in music now and in the past is the struggle with both explicit and implicit race inequality. I would like to put a content warning for the rest of this post. There will be mention of violence, police brutality, and explicit language used in some of the songs. Billie Holiday Billie Holiday was well into her musical career performing in nightclubs and garnering many fans who adored her for her unique twist on jazz. It was at one of these nightclubs on one fateful evening she performed a song that would remain a distinct component of her legacy for years to come. " Strange Fruit " was originally a poem w