This week in class we discussed pop music. We talked about what pop music is certain artist in pop music and also about their influence as artists. I enjoyed talking about pop music because I feel as if many people think pop music is just "radio music" or "dance music" when really pop has a great impact on society and the music world. On Tuesday we talked about Madonna and listened to her song "vogue" I have listened to this song before however never knew the meaning. We watched a clip from a film that discussed what voguing is and how it began. Someone in the film described it as "a safe form of throwing shade". Voguing was a dance and a very popular type only when Madonna began showing it off in her video, before that it was underground. Madonna called voguing out because of her interest in the art and the gay community and made it recognized. We also talked about Lady Gaga who deals with personal issues which she calls our and shares them in her songs. Her song "Born this way" celebrates individuality and can relate to her audience on everyone being themselves. She also wrote the song "Til It happens to you" in a documentary about sexual assault on college campus. The song was in solidarity to Kesha, another artist. These two women are not only well known pop stars but are known for calling out social issues and spreading the word on what they are passionate about. I find it very empowering how both Lady Gaga and Madonna use their fame and power to create music to spread political and social awareness on ongoing issues.
Emma DaCosta