Plato‚ an acclaimed Greek philosopher‚ once said‚ “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe‚ wings to the mind‚ flight to the imagination‚ and charm and gaiety to life and to everything” (“BrianyQuote”) The musicians of the twentieth and twenty-first century would agree with Plato. In addition to giving wings to the mind‚ music gives a way of expression. Many artists in time used their music as a way to express their needs‚ thoughts‚ and wants. The established bands that rings in the
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Tannen Eng 1A The Life and Rebirth of Jimmy Cliff Undoubtedly‚ Jimmy Cliff is one of the most underestimated and unknown reggae artists in the world. . The singer/songwriter/actor’s career has spanned 5 decades‚ starting in 1962 all the way through present day‚ and taken him around the world and back again many times over. From his beginnings in the inner city of urban Montego Bay‚ Jamaica‚ singing in talent shows at night‚ to acting in - and recording the soundtrack for - the movie “The
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also went mainstream alongside Elvis. Chuck Berry enjoyed his greatest success in the 1950s‚ scoring his biggest rock and roll hit in 1958 with "Sweet Little Sixteen‚" and Little Richard with his top hit "Lucille.” One early Rock and Roll artist‚ Bob Dylan was an American folk singer‚ songwriter‚ poet‚ and social activist serves as a vital influence on many of rock and roll’s biggest stars‚ including Jimi Hendrix‚ Neil Young‚ Bruce Springsteen‚ David Bowie‚ Patti Smith‚ and Green Day.Today when
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heritage that comes from their African and European roots. Reggae music is Jamaica’s best sound. These thumping sounds are rich and infectious and encompass expression of private freedom‚ independence‚ religion‚ and gossip. Jamaica’s most well-known is Bob Marley whose influence helped bring Reggae music in to the Jamaican main stream. (Cultural Attraction Tour in American (2010).) Jamaicans also are proud of their artistic style. Relying on the island’s unique culture in addition to European‚ American
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People and their experiences in their life are based throughout the challenges and difficulties they face. They may either experience friendship‚ war‚ love or even death. These ideas are shown visually within John Misto’s “The Shoe Horn Sonata” and Bob Dylan’s “Masters of War”. Both texts depict the experiences evident through people‚ places and communities worldwide. Through the portrayal of friendship‚ Sheila and Bridie show a strong connection through support and commitment. In Act 1‚ the use
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There were several clues in this story that portrayed evil in its own sense. Throughout the story Connie’s every waking moment was surrounded by music‚ mainly rock and roll. Oates was influenced to write this story by a Bob Dylan song “It’s all over now‚ baby blue” (1367). Bob Dylan was a rock and roll star who used music to express young love‚ the stresses of adolescence and automobiles‚ all of which American teenagers during that time were focusing on. Rock and roll was popular back in the 60’s
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"Masters Of War" Bob Dylan Come you masters of war You that build all the guns You that build the death planes You that build all the bombs You that hide behind walls You that hide behind desks I just want you to know I can see through your masks. You that never done nothin’ But build to destroy You play with my world Like it’s your little toy You put a gun in my hand And you hide from my eyes And you turn and run farther When the fast bullets fly. Like Judas of old You lie
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government a month later and the Liberal Party’s return to government in 1977 under Fraser‚ Keating played a key role in the Labor shadow government’s gaining the position of shadow treasurer in 1983. At the same time‚ Fraser called an election and Bob Hawke became the new shadow Labor leader replacing Bill Hayden‚ and subsequently went on to win the 1983 election for Labor. At the age of 39‚ Keating was treasurer. He faced enormous challenges after Labor won in 1983 as Australia was in a deep
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Language and Power in Culture: Revolutionary Words Further Oral Activity Groups: 3-4 students in each group Revolutionary ideas‚ and revolutions‚ first begin with words. These words may be presented in grand speeches that move the masses or they may be the lyrics of the songs of the time. In this project‚ you are going to teach the class about a particular historical and cultural context‚ an important figure (or group) from that context‚ and engage in a close analysis of a speech or song
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Reggae: Final Paper “The Role of Women in Reggae: Past and Present” Reggae music is globally known and listened to by many people from different walks of life. This genre of music is closely related to Rastafarianism‚ and many people believe that Bob Marley was influential in the spread of the Rastafari religion through his music. There is a direct correlation between Rastafarianism and reggae music. It is pertinent to understand the ideas and culture of Rastafari in order to fully appreciate
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