Kreuzberg is a district in the central part of Berlin and it is famous for encompassing a mixture of people of different origin, art and music. In this blogging site, we will take a look on how music became as one of the essential tool in enhancing the global peace and harmony among the people with different diversities in a specific music nation/ culture.

Rich Music Heritage of Kreuzberg

Kreuzberg runs in veins with different forms of music genres. From punk rock to electronica, jazz to hip hop and, as seen from the earlier list, just about everything in between – the last thirty years have given this neighbourhood a rich musical heritage that has blossomed across the spectrum.

Arguably, multiculturalism has one of the strongest influences in the music scene in Kreuzberg. Residents of the district have integrated musical styles from many immigrants from different parts of the world, giving different rhythms in the district.

A feeling of togetherness and being associate with

Oh! Music works as an instrument and voice of people irrespective of their nationality or colour, language etc, people become unison. Neighbor to neighbor in Kreuzberg, what keeps the community together is the music scene that is open to everyone regardless of color or origin. Whether a person originates from the urban area or rural area they find commonality in being able to discuss a common love for music.

For instance, an open air event can be the summer festival that are held in the district’s parks. These events are realized involving musicians, artists and fans of music from all docket of life. Listeners can get to know a variety of genres and find out new artists, share ideas and concepts intended for uniting people and forgetting divisions.

Culture as a form of Music

Music has always been used as a way to both share culture and make statements that can effect change. Many artists rock bands in Kreuzberg politically comment on the media through their music and spreads awareness for change.

However, it is noteworthy that Kreuzberg has been an arena for avant-garde non-mainstream musical ideas for some time, allowing minorities to perform. Punk theme pubs, independent record stores and underground clubs were houses that are part of the region. These spaces allow freedom to the musicians and artists in a way that they are able to express themselves.

Appreciation 8: Musical Initiatives for Social Change

Some of the programs based in Kreuzberg today support the use of music as a tool for enacting social justice. The “Kreuzberg Sounds” is one of such experiments I am speaking of. The objective of this project is to present the variety of the cultures and musical practices in the given locality and to encourage the application of multiculturalism.

There is another programme known as “Music for Peace, “where music and musicians of different culture perform in programmes and shows to conduct concerts including workshops with music that focus on social integration and peace. Such events help people to get closer since attendees can gain an idea of who their partners are.

Conclusion

Kreuzberg uses music in the society in order to promote and maintain peace amongst the multiracial community. In a way the many happenings and places of life in Kreuzberg and through the sharing of music the people are coming together for a common purpose, through the breaking of social class barriers and the provision of a platform for cultural exchange, the music scene of Kreuzberg is a positive force for change in a sense where people are able to understand one another despite language and cultural barriers.

If you still do not know about the upbeat and as of DRV2015 cohesively groovy mood of Kreuzberg and it’s music scene, then it is high time to listen to the musics which makes this remarkable district of Berlin happy.