All articles tagged with #politics in music
Mick Jagger says his job on stage is to give fans the best two-hour experience and avoid political lecturing, a stance that contrasts with Bruce Springsteen’s recent drive to engage audiences with political messages on tour.
Mick Jagger, 82, says his job at live shows is to give fans the best time for a couple of hours and help them forget their problems, not lecture them. He notes he sometimes includes political verses in songs, but emphasizes entertainment as the main goal. The piece also recalls a 2024 moment at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival where he called out Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who later mocked him on social media.
Wesley Morris discusses Beyoncé's politically charged Cowboy Carter Tour, highlighting its universal appeal and the subtle yet powerful political messages, with insights from critic Salamishah Tillet.