Assignment
You will be comparing and contrasting three songs:
i. Ani DiFranco: Not A Pretty Girl, written and recorded by Ani DiFranco, 1995
ii. Lauren Hill: Doo Wop (That Thing), written and recorded by Lauryn Hill, 1998
iii. K.d. Lang: Nowhere To Stand, written and recorded by k.d. lang and the Reclines, 1989
Discussion Questions for Alternative Folk, Hip-Hop, and Country:
1. These three singers have all been referred to as alternative artists in their respective genres. In each case, explain why you agree or disagree with this statement and give reasons.
2. Describe the important social issue raised in each of these songs, and the writer's position on that issue.
3. Do you believe that social commentary is important in popular music, or that popular music's main function should be entertainment? Why?
4. Which of the three songs most effectively makes it's point?
5. Which of these three artists would you be most likely to listen to more of?
*Follow the format of the questions and min 600 words.