The following is a brief survey of these types of songs, ranging from the 1930s to 2012. The development of large-scale music videos also presents a new and more dynamic way to portray musical messages with an additional visual punch. The rise of globalization has catalyzed the ability to share music across the globe with incredible speed and ease. While the music industry has undergone significant change over the years, their power for positive change remains. Although, certainly, there is more work to be done on this human rights issue – as well as many, many others – this event represents one of many efforts at fusing music culture and political activism to the benefit of many. To the recent same-sex marriage anthem “Same Love” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert, thirty-three hetero and homosexual couples were wed. A very recent example of this is the 2014 Grammy Awards, which featured a fully-fledged wedding officiated by none other than Queen Latifah. Indeed, it has become clear over the years that music has the power both to epitomize a cultural milieu and shape important historical moments. As Folk Singer Phil Ochs once said, “one good song with a message can bring a point more deeply to more people than a thousand rallies.” Some of the world’s most trying and noteworthy times have yielded important music whose aim is to capture revolutionary moments, condemn injustice, and raise hope for change in the future. Lewis won 2 American Music Awards including Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album ( TheĪnd were nominated for Artist of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group, Single of the Year (" Thrift Shop "), and Favorite New Artist of the Year. & Mejo Lin), and was nominated for Best Editing and Best Direction, and the video for " Same Love " won for Best Video With A The video for " Can't Hold Us " won for Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Cinematography (Jason Koenig, Ryan Lewis August 25 : The video for " Thrift Shop " was nominated for a MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year.
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