MUSIC THAT CHANGED THE WORLD #3

"Why does music play such a powerful role in protest? From chanting in the streets to standing among an excited crowed at a festival, music has a unique ability to unite people. This second series of the Music That Changes The World-lectures explore how music functions in protest settings, focusing on how it is received and experienced by protesters and audiences. We’ll look at why music is crucial in turning a crowd into a collective and how it can channel emotion into action. This lecture is part of a series: 30-09: Sounds of protest: music, resistance, recognition 28-10: Champagne for the proletariat: Class-related Issues in Dutch Protest Songs 25-11: Humor, music, and activism: can laughter change the world? 16-12: “There’s Some Women in This House!”: Hip Hop Feminism and Sounds of Resistance You can now buy a combi ticket before the first lecture, via this link. This programme is in English. "