The Influence of Identity on Popular Music from the 1950s to the 1990s

 

Discuss theme below how it has affected popular music from the 1950s through the 1990s. You will need to provide multiple examples related to the theme from each decade.
Music and Identity – How has popular music been shaped by individual and group identity throughout our course? How does music in turn reflect these ideas surrounding identity? Issues such as race, social structure, age, gender, fashion/trends, and politics should be addressed. How does music shape your personal identity?