During the 1960’s the United States was in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement. This movement sought to reconstruct the already established order of the natural existence. During this time of turmoil, for blacks, many took to streets to protest and joined lobbyist groups to help get legislation passed. Some took an artist approach. Many jazz artists used their talents to express their pain to their listening audiences. While examining the many of the published songs in the late 1950s and 1960s, many should be astounded the great risks that many would take to publicly protest their disdain for the incongruent treatment of blacks compared to treatment of whites. These beautiful compositions were outcries to, at some point, promote the general
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In short, Faubus’ called the National Guard in an attempt to deny nine African-American students access to recently integrated schools. Mingus was outspoken and often used the stage as a soapbox to simply articulate his thoughts. Generally, the inequalities that plagued this land. Whenever he had an opinion of current happenings in the nation he made it his business to speak on it, rather than going silently as if nothing was occurring. His music was just his expression of his own personal feelings and was not meant to be viewed as a form political protest. Nonetheless, he had lyrics that confronted the problem, but he was not on a mission to teach. He shared his sentiments on stage via music, however his sole purpose was not tackle social injustices. His sole purpose was the music, although he commonly spoke about things he viewed as …show more content…
These young artists have gained traction as the next generation of freedom fighters are rising up and demanding some sort change be enacted to save our lives. Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly, Beyoncé’s “Freedom”, and Janelle Monáe’s "Hell You Talmbout" are just a few examples of the resurgence of artists using their status as a platform to demand justice. These artists are able to connect with the younger audience members and incite some sort of change. These artists using their platforms aids in bringing awareness to all groups of people regardless of race, religion, or background. These artists play pivotal roles in galvanizing people to fight for the liberties we all rightfully
In short, Faubus’ called the National Guard in an attempt to deny nine African-American students access to recently integrated schools. Mingus was outspoken and often used the stage as a soapbox to simply articulate his thoughts. Generally, the inequalities that plagued this land. Whenever he had an opinion of current happenings in the nation he made it his business to speak on it, rather than going silently as if nothing was occurring. His music was just his expression of his own personal feelings and was not meant to be viewed as a form political protest. Nonetheless, he had lyrics that confronted the problem, but he was not on a mission to teach. He shared his sentiments on stage via music, however his sole purpose was not tackle social injustices. His sole purpose was the music, although he commonly spoke about things he viewed as …show more content…
These young artists have gained traction as the next generation of freedom fighters are rising up and demanding some sort change be enacted to save our lives. Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly, Beyoncé’s “Freedom”, and Janelle Monáe’s "Hell You Talmbout" are just a few examples of the resurgence of artists using their status as a platform to demand justice. These artists are able to connect with the younger audience members and incite some sort of change. These artists using their platforms aids in bringing awareness to all groups of people regardless of race, religion, or background. These artists play pivotal roles in galvanizing people to fight for the liberties we all rightfully