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the (FROOCTT)is the group that Songs can be used to

by means of its music tries to portray a specific political
sound reach the minds of the message. However, there
citizens not to expect chang- may be barriers to the
es in the country through the transmission of such mes-
politicians.With his new sages; even overtly political
OF album they relate the reality songs are often shaped by

of the country, its economy, and reference their contem-
opportunities, and other porary political context.
TRUth topics.

The connection between music and politics, particu-

larly political expression in song, has been seen in
many cultures. Although music influences political
movements and rituals, it is not clear how or to what
extent general audiences relate to music on a political
level.

Music can express anti-establishment or protest
themes, including anti-war songs, but pro-establish-
ment ideas are also represented, for example, in

national anthems, patriotic songs, and political cam-
paigns. Many of these types of songs could be
described as topical songs.