Music has shaped cultures and societies around the world, passed down from generation to
generation. It has the power to alter one’s mood, change perceptions, and inspire change. While everyone has a personal relationship with music, its effects on the culture around us may not be immediately apparent.
How Does Music Affect Society?
Music is an essential aspect of all human civilizations and has the power to emotionally, morally, and culturally affect society. When people from one culture exchange music with each other, they gain valuable insight into another way of life. Learning how music and social bonding are linked is especially crucial in times of conflict when other lines of communication prove to be challenging.
Music, as a cultural right, may aid in the promotion and protection of other human rights. It can help in the healing process, dismantling walls and boundaries, reconciliation, and education. Around the world, music is being used as a vehicle for social change and bringing communities together.
At the core of our everyday experience with music, we use it to relax, express ourselves, come to terms with our emotions, and generally improve our well-being. It has evolved into a tool for healing and self-expression, often dictating how we, as individuals, take steps to impact society.
Why is music beneficial to society? How does music affect our lives? Find the answers to these questions and much more at:
https://www.savethemusic.org/blog/how-does-music-affect-society/
Do you agree with the idea that music affects our lives? In which way does music affects your life?
Can you identify the influence music has in our country?
(1) Yes, music definitely affects our lives; there are concrete examples. My father reminisces about moments from his youth through boleros; my mother remembers hers through religious songs; a past or present love is evoked through a song, and there are plenty of such personal examples. Many believe that you can even transmit peace through classical music from the womb. Others connect with their homeland, and so on. The musical bonds with life itself exist and provoke many emotions.(2) In my case, I am so connected to music that I have a YouTube channel (PS Cesar) where I remaster melodies from the past, especially those that marked each stage of my life. (3) In our country, the musical influence is diverse, rich, and wonderful because we have native cultures that have deeply rooted their sounds, instruments, and rhythms. These sounds have mixed with melodies from Europe, Africa, and Eastern countries. Migration in general, and the combination with native sounds, provides more ingredients for these fusions to become increasingly widespread. Unfortunately, governments do not properly promote art in general, and many potentially fabulous attempts are lost.
Interesting participation! Is PS Cesar your youtube channel?