Ideology, social commentary and resistance in popular music: a case study of Singapore

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Popular musical culture serves both a hegemonical purpose and also plays a role in the resistance and social commentary of the subculture. Singapore's ruling elite use English music as a political tool by composing anthems that glorify the achievements of the country. The government also uses music in the form of jingles in various campaigns to encourage socially acceptable modes of behavior. Conversely, the subculture uses music as a form of social commentary on the evils of materialism, and as a form of resistance to the dominant culture. Songs by popular subculture bands are discussed.

Evaluation, Singapore, Music, Popular music, Symbolism, Symbolism in music

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Hong Kong's Feng Shui: popular magic in a modern urban setting

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Feng shui, meaning 'wind (and) water,' is a Chinese magical system which originated in ancient China, was promoted in Imperial China and continues to thrive in Hong Kong westernized culture. Feng shui is a panacea for all health and business problems, though it is mainly practised by the old and superstitious and by business people who consult a feng-sui-lo, the 'feng-shui man'.

China, Hong Kong, Feng-shui, Spiritual healing, Magic, Divination

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Social commentary and political action: The headscarf as popular culture and symbol of political confrontation in modern Turkey

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The headscarf is discussed in the context of popular culture and symbol in modern Turkey.

Turkey, Scarves, Head-gear, Headgear

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