Music is a Weapon

Music is a weapon of the future.
Music is the weapon of the progressives.
Music is the weapon of the givers of life.

As far as Africa is concerned music cannot be for enjoyment. Music has to be for revolution.
Music is the weapon. Fela Kuti

My music fights against the system that teaches to live and die. Bob Marley

In October 2013, a seminar was arranged by the Oslo World Music Festival and the Nobel Peace Center.

The questions asked to the panel were based on the following premise : What happens when music festivals become a threat? How do musicians become leading figures in the struggle for peace?

Does living under war or oppression give musicians and cultural organizers a special responsibility in using words and music as peace generating “weapons”?

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. Bob Marley

The legendary American trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie once remarked to Hugh Masekela, the South African horn player:
“I would like to be part of your revolution because the people always seem to be singing and dancing.“

What do you think? Please answer below, in the comments.

Image: Via Art Scoop Brazil – More music, less war!