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Music Feature: Famous songs used by politicians in campaigns

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In this week’s Music Feature with musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal we explore the power of music to influence people and popular culture by looking at famous songs used by politicians in campaigns. These songs include Sam Cooke’s A Change is Gonna Come and Rise Up by Andra Day.

29 May 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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