Music has always had a strong influence on what people think and feel. Now think of a song that has emotional value for you. You are often not aware of it, but music influences your state of mind.
Many songs have been written to denounce social problems or to make people aware of differences between living conditions. Think for example of the song 'We are the World' from 1985, with which various artists from America drew attention to the problems in Africa. In 2010 a remake was made to raise money for the earthquake in Haiti.
In the Netherlands, too, there have been songwriters who drew attention to problems such as racism. In 1984 Frank Boeien Groep made the song Black and White. This song is also a remake, made by Ali B.
Listen to the songs. And answer the questions below.
Answer the following questions: