The influence of the popular music industry on 2020 U.S. Politics: Covid-19, Black Lives Matter and the elections

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2023-06-15

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This research analyzes the influence of the popular music industry on United States politics in 2020. This is done by discussing the influence of the industry on Covid-19, Black Lives Matter and the presidential election. The impact of cultural dimensions theory and psychological mechanisms are analyzed in combination with epistemic power. The role of social media increased in 2020, which influenced the role of the popular music industry. Findings are compared to conclude that the popular music industry influences politics in contrasting ways based on the one influencing and the method used.

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