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Article

Publication Date

11-10-2026

Abstract

Music has been intertwined with political life since the earliest human civilizations. From ancient war drums to revolutionary anthems, from campaign rally soundtracks to protest chants echoing through city streets, music has served as one of humanity’s most powerful tools for political expression, mobilization, and resistance. It can unite thousands of strangers in a shared emotional experience, crystallize complex political grievances into a memorable chorus, and preserve the memory of movements long after their participants have passed

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