Instructions

Read the following chapter “There Is No Revolution Without Song:” ‘new song’ in Latin America” by Jan Fairley from the book Music and Protest in 1968.

Music and Protest in 1968 Chapter 7 “There Is No Revolution Without Song” ‘new song’ in Latin America.pdf

Then, look up at least one of the songs mentioned in the article and listen to it. If you do not speak Spanish or Portuguese, try to look up a translation of the song lyrics.

Post the link to the song and a link to the lyrics (if you can find one) along with a brief description of what the song is about.

Then, respond to at least one of the following prompts. Indicate which prompt(s) you are responding to.

Your post should be a minimum of 200 words long, excluding any citations or direct quotes. Clearly reference the article in your response.

1. Why does Fairley argue that nueva canción is not “protest music,” and how do they describe it instead? Using one of the musicians or movements the author describes as an example and considering what you learned in the previous lesson, make a case for whether you agree or disagree. Consider the section titled “Cuba in 1967” and the quote from Silvio Rodriguez in your response. Post a link to a relevant song along with a brief description of what the song is about.
2. The author states that music can become “part of the struggle as well as symbolic of it.” What does that mean? Consider how this music was distributed in your response. Do you agree or disagree? Use an example from the article to support your argument. If you can think of an additional example from another type of music, please include that example as well. Post a link to a relevant song along with a brief description of what the song is about.
3. What were nueva trova songs? How did they differ from nueva canción, and why did they go from being “banned to obligatory”? Should these be considered to be “protest music”? Post a link to a relevant song along with a brief description of what the song is about.
4. Are there any parallels between the musicians described in this article and other musicians who have used their music as vehicles for social change? Be sure to clearly reference at least one musician described in the article in your response. If you began to discuss this topic in the Padlet and wish to expand upon it here you may do so. Post a link to a relevant song along with a brief description of what the song is about.



Responses

Please post at least two responses.

For each response, you may do any one of the following:

• Respectfully disagree with the post and explain why.
• Expand on the post by providing a further example or analysis.

  (Please make sure you follow all the instructions)

• Thank you