Policy, Research & Politics
The politics of punk, voting and social responsibility in music
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- Tuesday, 21 February 2017
November 8, 2016 has gone down as one of the most controversial days in recent history—it is the day that determined Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States.
Jean-Michel Jarre Identifies the Value Transfer
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- Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Composer and performer Jean-Michel Jarre put his finger right on the right approach to online policy in a recent speech to policy makers at an SIAE event in Italy.
Please, stop telling musicians to stay quiet about politics on social media
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- Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Let's not silence our musicians. It's ignorant for songwriters to stash their political thoughts in a drawer.
Le premier concert de musique en Arabie saoudite depuis 24 ans défie les autorités religieuses
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- Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Il s'est déroulé devant 7000 personnes. Un progrès pour la jeunesse, mais pour une partie seulement car les femmes n'ont pas eu le droit d'y assister.
New D'Art Report on International Culture Networks
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- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
The report showcases the continued role of both formal and informal cultural networks, their activities, their members, and the challenges and opportunities that they face.
For Somali immigrants, the generational divide plays out through music
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- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Ever argue with your parents over music or roll your eyes when they get nostalgic about a favorite song?
A new era for protest music, but who’s listening?
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- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Donald Trump may not have been able to recruit A-list music acts to perform at his inauguration festivities, but his candidacy and presidency has been inspiring – to songwriters who oppose his politics (and probably his person, too).
How Free is Free? Reflections on Freedom of Creative Expression in Africa
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- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
The e-book was produced as part of the Artwatch Africa project that aims to defend freedom of creative expression on the continent.
Palestinian hip-hop group uses music as a weapon
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- Tuesday, 07 February 2017
Through its verses, Palestine Street expresses the frustrations of living under Israeli occupation.
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