Assignment 6: THE SOUNDTRACK OF POWER: Music as a Tool for Political Mobilization, Rebellion, and Reflection
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Music has been intertwined with political life since the earliest human civilizations. From ancient war drums to revolutionary anthems, from campaign rally soundtracks to protest chants echoing through city streets, music has served as one of humanity’s most powerful tools for political expression, mobilization, and resistance. It can unite thousands of strangers in a shared emotional experience, crystallize complex political grievances into a memorable chorus, and preserve the memory of movements long after their participants have passed
Source: TigerPrints (Clemson University)
Author: Ardoin, Phillip
Institution: Appalachian State University
Language: English
Topic: Music History and Culture
Subfield: Music
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225847006
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