Sociology of music is concerned with the function of music in society. Specifically in ways in which society influences the development of music. Music sociologists study such matters as patronage, direct and indirect, and its relationship to composition, and the ways in which music both reflects society and influences it. All kinds of music, popular and traditional as well as art music, fall within the scope of the discipline.
One concept sociologists use to analyze music is the production-of-culture approach. The production of culture perspective focuses on the ways in which the content of symbolic elements of culture are shaped by the systems within which they are created, distributed, evaluated, taught, and preserved. One individual who seemed to integrate all aspects into his music was the one and only, Bob Marley.
From Jammin' to No Woman No Cry, Bob always found a way to influence society in a positive manner or give a creative new perspective to global problems. A global issue that Bob Marley was a strong advocate for was spreading peace. He wanted people to use music as a connection tool among cultures. He had dreams and aspirations of one day seeing the world as one community connected through a common theme: Music. It isn't hard to see how much of a social impact Mr. Marley had on our society, but the real interpretation comes from listening to his music. I want people to listen to a few of his songs and make connections of how each song sends a message that influences change among our lives.
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
― Bob Marley
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