1. Rhythms of Progress: Music Is Advocacy
1. Rhythms of Progress: Music Is Advocacy
Podcast Description
🎶 Introducing Rhythms of Progress! 🎙️Where we explore how music and artists are the unsung heroes of political movements and social advancement. Hosted by Shozzett Silva (aka Lizzard 🦎).
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of music as a tool for advocacy, social justice, and emotional expression, with episodes tackling topics like the role of protest songs, the societal expectations of musicians in political spheres, and the relationship between vulnerability and masculinity in music, as seen in the premiere episode featuring Journalist Macayla Cook.
🎶 Welcome to Rhythms of Progress! 🎙️Where we explore how music and artists are the unsung heroes of political movements and social advancement. Hosted by Shozzett Silva (aka Lizzard 🦎).
Disco didn’t just light up dance floors — it became a symbol of civil disobedience. It gave marginalized communities the rhythm to resist and the freedom to shine.
In this episode, Jeff Illes — advocate, scholar, and beloved voice in the LGBTQIA+ community- joins us to unpack how disco powered a movement for visibility, equality, and joy. Reminding us that music doesn’t just move bodies — it moves history.
Because when the world says “stay still,” disco says: NO WAY!!!— grab your glitter and SHAKE IT UP!! ✨
LET’S BE FRIENDS
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- The Trevor Project
- Trans Equality
- Entertainment Community Fund – Supporting artists & performers.
- Musicares.org – Helping musicians stay healthy & thriving.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – You are not alone.
- Mental Health Resources by county – Thanks, Headspace.
- 13 Mental Health Resources That Are Absolutely Free– Thanks, Oprah!
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