The Punk Movement was a new type of music which catapulted into the UK during the 1970s. It was led by teenagers who were dissatisfied with the current state of music, the country and it's government. They promoted anarchist ideals, suggesting a new state of order as they believed politicians did not represent them.

Punks rejected their predecessors, championing a DIY nature that was accessible to all. They championed a working class mentality as their generation was hugely hit by the recession as two thirds of their age group were unemployed. They wanted music and fashion that anyone could make. This is clearly demonstrated by the use and growth of zines (independent magazine) such as 'Sniffin' Glue'. They rejected elitism.

The Punk Movement was not always unified. There were branches of white supremacy and shock tactics of wearing swastikas. However, the majority of Punks were active in the fight against racism partaking in events such as Rock against Racism. The Punk Movement admitted to being hugely influenced by reggae. They saw themselves as part of the same movement, offering a community for the disenfranchised whether that be black Brits or the white working class.

Nueva Cancion was a social movement and musical genre in South America, influenced by folk and played a large role in the pro-democracy protests throughout Latin America, Portugal and Spain. Many musicians during this movement faced torture, exile and even death by the wave of right wing governments and organisations which were taking power during the Cold War. Most of these fascist governments were propped up by support from America as they saw it as a way to fight communism.

One of these musicians was Victor Jara. He was a Chilean teacher who wrote protest music and was killed by the Chilean government in 1973. He was a communist and his criticism of the government was demonstrated through his folk music as he talks about the poverty which he has experienced.

He supported president Allende volunteering and offering free concerts but after the military coup he was arrested, tortured and killed.

Jazz and Blues began in the south as a development from hymns and work songs. Jazz was created from the African American experience. Louis Armstrong was at the forefront of Jazz. It was originally at the fringes of society but as it became popular it was quickly appropriated and hijacked by white bands. In retaliation bebop developed which was much faster but these recordings were banned.

Billie Holiday recorded 'Strange Fruit' which showcases the terrible lynchings which were happening in America. Lynching was a form of torture and murder of African Americans who were then strung up in trees for all to see.

Many traditional nursery rhymes have been influenced by history. For example, 'Ring around the Rosie'. This song was about the Black Death. The rosie rings represent the rashes that victims had. The pocket full of posies was because at the time they believed that the disease was spread by bad air and the flowers were meant to help stop this. Plague doctors often had flowers in their masks. Ashes to ashes is often said during funerals so when they all fall down it represents death.