TED Talks Daily Stop dancing to the sound of your oppression | Madame Gandhi
Aug 21, 2020
Madame Gandhi, an activist and musician, champions sex-positive music that defies societal norms. She challenges listeners to reconsider why they dance to misogynistic lyrics and instead embrace empowering tunes. Performing her song "Top Knot Turn Up," she shares insights on the importance of diverse voices in music production. The conversation highlights music's potential to reshape societal views and emphasizes fostering authenticity and empowerment while creating a collaborative narrative that uplifts everyone.
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Music and Misogyny
- Madame Gandhi observes that popular music often contains misogynistic lyrics.
- She points out the low representation of women in music production, emphasizing the importance of controlling narratives.
Create Uplifting Music
- Create uplifting music with empowering lyrics as an alternative to oppressive narratives.
- Madame Gandhi demonstrates this with her song "Top Knot Turn Up."
Visual Representation Matters
- Use visuals to depict a more equitable and inclusive world.
- In her music video "See Me Through," Madame Gandhi hired a female-led team to portray authentic representation.