Essays on Music, Politics and Resistance

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Essays on Music, Politics and Resistance is written by Helen Lawlor and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1036441539 (ISBN 10) and 9781036441531 (ISBN 13).

This volume explores the relationship between music, power, and politics, examining how music serves as a tool for empowerment, resistance, and alternative worldviews. The essays highlight how music can help minority groups establish a voice, fostering community and identity. Drawing on recent fieldwork and ethnographic research, the book features international perspectives from ethnomusicology and engages with contemporary discussions on music's role in shaping social and political realities. By focusing on music's potential for empowerment and social justice, the volume goes beyond viewing music merely as a form of protest, offering a broader perspective on its transformative power for marginalized communities.