Articles taggés "popular"

Eurovision famously claims that it is entirely apolitical. However, the controversies surrounding the hosting of the 2019 event in Israel demonstrate that this is not true. This article explores Eurovision as a unique event which allows young people in Europe to engage with politics and to explore their cultural identities in an accessible format.

This article discusses the increasing popularity of music in languages other than English, asking why the last few years has seen a dramatic rise in the number of non-English language music charting internationally. It also explores the positive effects that linguistically and culturally diverse music has on communities.