Simpson Article

I found this article pretty tough to read because of the mix of political identities ex.Capitalist west and Germa-German nationalism. It was too much to keep track of along with all the different groups like the FDJ and GDR. I thought it was interesting how something that is organized for a good cause, like the FDJ sponsored concerts for peace, can still be turned into something that deals with status. In this case it had to do with professional and amateur bands. I also found it notable that there was only one type of record lable (Amiga). It reminded me of when art was filtered and the government controled which kind of art or artists could be displayed, it was the same in this case with it being the only way artists could have their records distributed. This article clearly stated how music can be part of the political spectrum, which in the present day isn't seen as much with hip hop artists rapping mostly about fame, fortune, and girls and other genres speaking mainly of romance or heartbreak.