Journal of Urban Culture Research
Publication Date
2020-01-01
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise a myriad of artistic expressions on the in-ternet and social media platforms. What explains this turn to music and the per-forming arts during the crisis? At least four reasons matter. Popular music, in par-ticular, has proved useful in communicating key messages about COVID-19 and how to combat it to a broad audience. Music and other forms of artistic expression can help to create a sense of community and belonging at a time of uncertainty. They are powerful ways in which to express appreciation and gratitude. And they provide levity at a time of anxiety
DOI
10.58837/CHULA.JUCR.20.1.1
First Page
3
Last Page
9
Recommended Citation
Parivudhiphongs, Alongkorn
(2020)
"COVID-19 - You Can't Stop the Beat!,"
Journal of Urban Culture Research: Vol. 20, Article 2.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.JUCR.20.1.1
Available at:
https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/jucr/vol20/iss1/2