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Popular culture has deeply infiltrated our lives, influencing our homes and minds through pervasive imagery and catchy tunes. Many feel powerless regarding justice, but pop music offers a neglected space for real change. By making conscious choices to reject mainstream corporate music, we can begin to reshape the world, one engaged listener at a time. This book is a compelling examination of the challenges faced by art, music, and media in the digital age. Ian Brennan, a producer, activist, and author, shares his personal journey to highlight global inequities in arts distribution. He confronts music industry moguls, illustrating that countless talented individuals exist worldwide, often overshadowed by the superstars promoted as uniquely gifted. The author takes us on his travels, recording music from marginalized communities, challenging our perceptions of art. Through his experiences with diverse groups—from the Tanzania Albinism Collective to genocide survivors in Cambodia and Rwanda—Brennan presents a rich tapestry of voices. The narrative combines terse, poetic prose with a nonlinear structure, featuring practical tips and anecdotes, alongside striking photographs. After engaging with this work, your perception of music will be forever altered.
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Silenced By Sound, Ian Brennan, Tunde Adebimpe
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- 2019
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