cut less exclusive record deals. To top it off, the prices of albums on foreign markets are higher than that of the United States market. Executives are not the only ones that are having an influence on the spread of culture through music around the world, celebrities and pop stars are now playing a large role. Artists such as Britney Spears, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Michael Jackson set out on world wide tours to spread their music throughout the world. These artist have realized the caliber and sheer numbers they can produce by not just focusing on one area. As site by Farley (2001) artist sometimes do not conquer a civilization completely, but help to create a hybrid form that has been formed using aspects of a persons own culture and incorporating foreign attributes. For example, within Jamaica, there is a form of music known as ragga, which is a rap-influenced form of reggae. This is a perfect example how music can have somewhat of a positive affect. However, there are negative affects which come with such an influence. Along with the influence of the lyrics from rap came a lot more than Jamaica bargained for. They find that with local ragga star Elephant Mans lyrics such as Badman nah run from police inna shootout/ Whole crew a government see dem pon di lookout., they have incorporated violence and hate. At recent concerts their have been fights, injuries, gunfire and death. So as positive as it seemed to incorporate foreign aspects into their music, it turned out to be a horrid influence.Artists also have had a key role in promoting world music. (World music is defines as music that was written by artists from a foreign country in a native tongue.) U.S. based artists such as Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel and David Byrne are seeking to improve relations between U.S. and world music artists. Through promoting foreign artists these musicians hope to show the American public the joy that can be experienced through nativ...
