Thursday, October 13, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Young Iranians expressing themselves to Government!
Description:
During June of 2009, Iranians made their way to the streets to express to the government on how they felt about the upcoming presidential election. Young Iranians are heading out to protest their beliefs that the election is fraudulent, nonetheless not meeting their needs as citizens plus an economic downfall exhuming hatred against the president and future presidents (Moaveni 1). The government on the other hand wanted to put their point across to the citizens in the street that they had had enough, killing some and injuring others. Young Iranians wanted to make their voices heard, putting into play a wave of "resistance music", proving that they were not going to just back down. Leaders of Iran are trying to put an end to this nonsense, ultimately trying to block websites used to download music and social networking sites that give way to helping coordinate protests and exposing the truth. Music is still trying to make its way by any means to individuals throughout Iran. A popular protest singer named Shahin Najafi, touches the young souls who live in Iran with his words and verses. The government has reached its breaking point, banning Najafi, warning him to never come back. On the other hand, if he does he will certainly have to pay the price! (Moaveni 1)
Evaluation:
This journal article was a very useful source, due to the fact that it not only explains how the people of Iran are trying to keep music alive, but also how the government plays a large part in not allowing their citizens to express themselves. It provides the reader to put themselves in the shoes of the citizens living in Iran. Unlike Iranians, Americans express themselves through music by always having their iPods, mp3 players or the radio basically helping them get through each day. Music proves to be a focal point in this article by allowing the reader to interpret how precious music is in the eyes of an Iranian. All they want is the same freedom as the people around the world. Some may argue and believe that the people of Iran should not be protesting in the streets and causing riots.The strongest point in this article is showing the reader what will happen if things get out of hand, just how Shahin Najafi will be rewarded with beatings if he decides to return. The reader would of never expected that to happen just for the sake of music. How do you blame these people for wanting to have some artistic freedom by means of music?
Citation:
Anonymous. (2010). Iran's songs of protest. New York Times Upfront, 143(1), 5.
Anonymous. "Iran's Songs of Protest." New York Times Upfront 143.1 (2010): 5. Print.
Moaveni, Azadah. Why now?. The Guardian, 2009. Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Music from Iran is Advancing
Description:
This website article from Anastasia Tsioulcas, touches base on how the music in Iran is continuing to flourish throughout the world, despite turmoil from previous decades still exhuming. Iran, a country rich in the styles of classical Persian music with hints of folk, is now moving towards experimenting with pop music. Young artists are making their way to new areas in order to expand in the music industry. Persian music still remains popular and now folk music is making its way along the same road to popularity among minority populations. These styles of music involve various types of instruments including stringed dotarm, double-reeded wind instruments, and drums making their effect to the magnificent sound of music. Persian music will never die, as the tradition of families recording songs continue to live on. Pop music is still trying to make a mark in the Iranian world, one step at a time. (Tsioulcas 1)
Evaluation:
The value of this source was moderate because it gave the reader insight on the process of music, and how it's trying to expand around the world. When you think of Iran you think of a country based solely on old music, something that you would never listen to. However, that's not the case. The author of this website article tells the reader that they are becoming more involved into pop music, a genre that young American kids listen to on an every day basis! She not only tells you about how Iranians are advancing, but also lets you know that they still hold old values and traditions like families re-recording old songs which is the strongest of the source since probably most readers and even myself didn't know that. It gives people who don't live near Iran a glimpse into what's been going on in the recent years.
Citation:
Tsioulcas, Anastasia. Iran. National Geographic Society, 1996. Web.9 Oct. 2011.
Tsioulcas, Anastasia. (2011). Iran. Retrieved from http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/view/page.basic/country/content.country/iran_344
Check this article out!
This website article from Anastasia Tsioulcas, touches base on how the music in Iran is continuing to flourish throughout the world, despite turmoil from previous decades still exhuming. Iran, a country rich in the styles of classical Persian music with hints of folk, is now moving towards experimenting with pop music. Young artists are making their way to new areas in order to expand in the music industry. Persian music still remains popular and now folk music is making its way along the same road to popularity among minority populations. These styles of music involve various types of instruments including stringed dotarm, double-reeded wind instruments, and drums making their effect to the magnificent sound of music. Persian music will never die, as the tradition of families recording songs continue to live on. Pop music is still trying to make a mark in the Iranian world, one step at a time. (Tsioulcas 1)
Evaluation:
The value of this source was moderate because it gave the reader insight on the process of music, and how it's trying to expand around the world. When you think of Iran you think of a country based solely on old music, something that you would never listen to. However, that's not the case. The author of this website article tells the reader that they are becoming more involved into pop music, a genre that young American kids listen to on an every day basis! She not only tells you about how Iranians are advancing, but also lets you know that they still hold old values and traditions like families re-recording old songs which is the strongest of the source since probably most readers and even myself didn't know that. It gives people who don't live near Iran a glimpse into what's been going on in the recent years.
Citation:
Tsioulcas, Anastasia. Iran. National Geographic Society, 1996. Web.9 Oct. 2011.
Tsioulcas, Anastasia. (2011). Iran. Retrieved from http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/view/page.basic/country/content.country/iran_344
Check this article out!
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