Popular music can be a genuine force for political change in one respect but it cannot completely change anything or everyone’s opinions. It can however help to raise awareness demonstrated by concerts such as live aid which was started to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Although this cannot change the situation in countries or completely change peoples views on political issues it can however teach people about important issues happening around the world and can help shape opinions that can influence their decisions in such things as voting. Sports teams such as football teams have anthems that can often take a political stand and supporters often join in with chants that overpower others. In this same way some popular music artists write clearly political lyrics that people can choose to follow. But in the wider scheme of things it is only what people choose to take away from it.
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A good post that addresses the question rather well.
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