Popular music

Is there a difference in quality between current popular music and so-called classical music? Is there any plausible argument that one ought to prefer one to the other?

Assignment: Music paper Is there a difference in quality between current popular music and so-called classical music? Is there any plausible argument that one ought to prefer one to the other? In what sense do we believe in objects or characters in fiction? Does it make sense to say that a work of art (say, […]

Can you think of any ways other than those mentioned in the text in which the doctrine of the Greeks called ethos is applied in modern society?

Assignment Paper Can you think of any ways other than those mentioned in the text in which the doctrine of the Greeks called ethos is applied in modern society? (Consider movements to censor or band certain recordings or artworks, for example.) How has the style of clothing, cars and popular music changed within your lifetime? […]

Identify one social problem the artist speaks about through his lyrics. Discuss this problem’s impact on American culture.

SS Candles in the Sun Popular music has brought national attention to social problems, such as war, poverty, and wrongful death. With that in mind, please do the following: Watch R&B artist Miguel’s music video, “Candles in the Sun” and: Identify one social problem the artist speaks about through his lyrics. Discuss this problem’s impact […]

Write 200 words that gives your personal reflections on this issue(s). What are you learning about popular music from this reading? Why is this scholar’s perspective important…or not important?

PROMPT: Choose either Shuker 2001 OR Roediger 1999 for this response. Write 200 words about one or two central issues from your chosen reading. Describe how the scholar treats this issue(s) and why it is important to the central purposes of the reading. Be specific and give page references if necessary. Next, write 200 words […]

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