Mega-Events and Pop Star Activism

For Thursday, we are reading Reebee Garofalo’s essay, “Understanding Mega-Events: If We Are the World, Then How Do We Change It,” from Rockin’ The Boat: Mass Music and Mass Movements. Apologies again for the strangeness of the PDF. I will replace it with a better PDF if possible. As you read, see if you can connect the tensions at the heart of pop star activism with the broader goal of social change.

Reading for First Class Meeting

On Monday, we will discuss how the music industries influence musicians’ decisions to voice dissent in their music. In preparation, you should read this op-ed column by K’Naan.