BRINGING TOGETHER

BRINGING TOGETHER

THROUGH MUSIC

Icebreaker

HOW DOES MUSIC BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER?

• EMOTIONAL CONNECTION
• Evokes universal emotions
• Joy, sadness, nostalgia, love, heartbreak, etc.
• CULTURAL CONTEXT
• Identity
• Cookouts (line dances), birthday songs, etc.
• SHARED EXPERIENCES
• concerts

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• Wade in the Water

AFRICAN AMERICAN

• A Change is Gonna Come

Sam Cooke

• The Bigger Picture

Lil Baby

• Brown Skin Girl

Beyonce

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Enta Omri by Umm Kulthum

UMM KULTHUM

• Released in 1964
• Became a unifying cultural force in the Middle East and North Africa
• Provided comfort and solidarity during political and social upheaval
• Created shared experiences through concerts and widespread radio broadcasts

ENTA OMRI

• Poetic lyrics
• Melody

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EAST ASIAN

• Ue o Muite Arukou / Sakiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto

• "Sukiyaki" (1961) by Kyu Sakamoto

• Reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1963

• Lyrics reflect resilience and hope, offering comfort post-WWII

• Became a symbol of recovery and cultural pride in Japan

• Promoted international solidarity through its universal theme of overcoming sadness

LATINX

Latinoamérica- Calle 13

• "Latinoamérica" by Calle 13, released in 2010

• Celebrates Latin American culture, resilience, and unity

• Uses indigenous instruments and authentic regional sounds

• Addresses historical and modern struggles, promoting pride in heritage

U.S.A for Africa

We are the World

Fundraised money for those who were stuggling in Africa

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KPOP

WBU?

AFROBEATS

CONCLUSION