American Songs that Record Culture and History Essay -- Music Communic

American Songs that Record Culture and History As has been said many times over, songs are a reflection of society. They give insight into feelings, moods, historical changes, and the overall atmosphere of the society. Our American society is diverse and so too is our music. There are many genres of music and there were many evolutions to create those genres. Further, what happens in society, the historical changes, also effect those changes. Sex, drugs, alcohol. They are influential substance/actions by all accounts. Love, hate, sadness, desire, fear. They are strong emotions. In songs played on the radio there are many songs with references to both the good and bad of the topics mentioned above. However, just because there are songs in reference to drugs and alcohol does that make all Americans druggies and alcoholics? Not by any means. However the group singing a song may represent one portion of American society who deals with such issues at all times. Let’s take the song â€Å"Tipsy† by J-Kwon, a young rap artist for example. â€Å"Teen drinking is very bad...