**you will answer this discussion for 3 students
Music Festivals
We considered three music festivals as being touchpoints for the counter-culture in the 1960s (Monterey, Woodstock, and Altamont). Are there any music festivals in recent history that seem similar in that they represent a particular cultural movement (and aren’t just a traveling collection of bands)? Who do these festivals represent and how?
example 1
I think a more recent festival that represents a cultural movement is Bayfest, which is held every year in Mission Beach. It brings some of the biggest reggae artists and has multiple days worth of performances. It really represents reggae and beach culture that a lot of people in San Diego connect with. The music, the location, and the people all come together to create a laid-back, community feeling instead of just a concert. It shows how festivals today can still represent a specific lifestyle and group of people, just in a more local and modern way.
Example 2
As far as music festivals in recent history, I would say that Coachella and Rolling loud seem similar. They both are the culmination of artists over many genres coming together. These artists represent the music of this generation. I feel that Coachella represents the wealthy almost, as it is a lavish, stylish, and somewhat rich gathering. It seems like it represents luxury. Rolling loud however seems more of just musicians, but it is a huge part of musical culture. A lot of the most famous artists, especially in the rap scene go, and it signifies the feeling, and the youth in this generation.
Example 3
In recent history there has been music festivals such as Dia De Los Deftones. Dia de los Deftones is an annual music festival that takes place at Petco Park. There are a variety of artists that range from different genres such as rap, electronic, to metal. This is paired with the cultural celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Many of the performers align with anti war and anti-fascist views and showing appreciation for the cultural holiday. The audience also align with these views and also express themselves with alternative fashion, cultural makeup and outfits, even a mix of both.
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