which brings Muslim's into prayerful silence, facing Mecca. Religion IS ,music, in a way- from Palestrina to Mozart to Bernstein, from Indian sitars to Japanese kotos- God is revered through music, and human life celebrated or mourned.
And today, music, such as rap and hip-hop, has become the voice of deep-seated frustration and anger among the younger generations, especially those frustrated by a lack of opportunity, prejudice and the feeling of insignificance. Music is often a sign of the times: peace or war, economic boom, or depression. Rebellion of the young, apathy of the old.
The release of these passionate emotions need not necessarily lead to chaos and violence; the recognition that music can be used constructively to communicate to younger generations can turn it into an empowering tool to motivate them towards a healthy and proactive way of life. For example, music has served as a delightful tool in helping immigrant communities create their unique identity in American society. One of the first music small babies here are nursery son
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