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Citing sources about musicians

A note to Wikipedians who happen upon this page but are not in MASH (Music/PASJ 180)
This is an assignment part of the The Music and Social History class at the University of San Francisco. We are using this page as a collective sandbox for us to practice how to update Wikipedia only before we actually update real live pages. If you read an entry here and want to help a student how to Wikify it or improve it, please do not simply edit it or delete it, but use the discussion section to explain what suggestions you would make, so we can learn from it.

Instructions to MASH students
Each member of the class must research a musician who is an artist-activist, and share well-sourced information about that artist that meets Wikipedia standards of notability. By now you should have created a Wikipedia account (SIGNUP) and reviewed the Help:Contents/Getting_started articles and any relevant Tutorial you need to learn the rules of Wikipedia and basic navigation and coding information.


 * 1) LOG IN so you are editing from within your own Wikipedia account
 * 2) Choose “Edit Page” above or click the "edit" link on the section in question below on the page.
 * 3) Put the contents of your completed entry in alpha order in the "PASJ Heroes" list

You will have already found the existing entry in Wikipedia for your musician. You now need to find at least one article--academic or journalistic--that describes the artist's activism. Your job is to make a one-or-two sentence simple description in your own words of why this musician is a PASJ artist, create an internal link to their Wikipedia page, and cite the source of your information using Wikipedia coding.

Example
Name of Your Musician [linked to their main page here in Wikipedia]: a sentence about who they are and what their activism is in plain text where you code/insert your citations here in your text so they show up like footnotes at the bottom of the page. As long as you include at least one scholarly or journalistic article as evidence to the assertion you just made about the artist, feel free to add additional info here such as a second source like the artist's website or an encyclopedia

''When you go to edit this page, you can use this real life example to see what the Wikipedia coding looks like for footnoting, internal links, or external links by using "edit source". You will need to adjust your citation specific content depending on the source you use. When you create a footnote, although the internal edit-page coding embeds the full reference information as part of the paragraph of your content, if you create your reference tag correctly, the reader will only see a hyperlinked footnote, and all reference material stored at the bottom of the page under "Notes."''

PASJ HEROES IN ALPHA ORDER
click on the "edit" in this section place your musician in alphabetical order and a brief description on their activism here.

Brother Ali: He is very concentrated on dispelling misconceptions of those who follow the Islamic faith in Australia and the United States. http://tonedeaf.com.au/hip-hop-activist-brother-ali-weighs-australias-political-bigots/

Lady Gaga: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, is a singer, song writer, actress, and activist for the LGBT community, victims of domestic violence, animal rescue, and raises funds for victims of natural disasters. Her most well known foundation to help raise awareness, encourage youth, and inspire bravery.

Ella Fitzgerald: The most well known female jazz singer in the United States who is also referred to as the First Lady of Song. The benchmark to her success stemmed from her performance at the Macambo in Los Angeles. She was the first African American performer to sing at this popular nightclub.

Kesha Rose Sebert is an American singer/songwriter well known for her spunky pop music. Termed a “femme disturbance”, Kesha’s joyous pop is a exudes a distinct feminist perspective. After a series of legal battles with her former producer, Dr. Luke, Kesha’s new album speaks out against sexual assault, showing her activism.

Alicia Keys: Alicia Keys is a singer-songwriter, pianist, producer, and actress who has dedicated much of her career to attributing to different causes, such as speaking out on issues pertaining to inner beauty (with her vow to not wear makeup), women’s rights, education, the refugee crisis, and several others, including co-founding an organization called "Keep A Child Alive” that fights the spread of AIDS.

Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1986 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. In 2004, it released the rage-fueled, anti-war protest album “American Idiot,” challenging the United States’ political leadership in a way that few albums had in recent years.

Fela Kuti: Nigerian Afro-Beat musician, has used his music as a political platform to speak out against government corruption and imperialism. He performed with the group Africa 70.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis：White Privilege II, the song comments on the impunity with which white police in the United States are free to take black lives, arguing Macklemore success is "the product of the same system that let off Darren Wilson, a police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown. Macklemore didn't stand by, he joined the march protest in the street and fight for African American rights. He is a white hip-hop singer, and he takes the risk for his behavior because that most of his fans are white.

Charles Mingus: Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922- January 5, 1979) was an American jazz bassist, bandleader, pianist, and jazz composer born in Nogales, AZ and raised in Watts, CA. Having acquired his musical influence from a wide variety of sources such as the church and other esteemed musicians such as Duke Ellington, Mingus is recognized as one of the most influential and versatile jazz musicians of the twentieth century. He has toured with musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Lionel Hampton and he is also the founder of the "Jazz Workshop", where he provided opportunities for aspiring jazz musicians to record their music and perform at public venues. Growing up, Mingus received a poor education which faced him with many challenges such as discrimination, social injustice, and racism, which were oftentimes incorporated into his music. Influenced by personal struggles and past experiences, Mingus fought for "freedom" in his music, providing young musicians opportunities he did not have growing up, and by being a strong leader in the world of music.

Janelle Monáe: An American psychedelic soul and contemporary R&B singer-songwriter and actress, that uses platforms of her music to speak out against inequalities of Black people, along with acting in films, like Moonlight, that raise awareness about the negative impact of a heteronormative society.

Nina Simone: Trained in classical piano, Simone transitioned into a diverse take on jazz music, integrating other styles including folk and blues. Simone became immersed into the Civil Rights Movement after writing the anthem "Mississippi Goddamn", which was a direct response to the death of Medgar Evers and the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963.

Solange Knowles: With her most recent album, "A Seat at the Table," Knowles uses every song to express how she believes Black lives are being disregarded in America. Additionally, she has always been very politically and culturally active and has no qualms with voicing her opinions and critics on American society.

Sweet Honey in the Rock: An all-women African American a cappella group that specializes in Folk, Blues, R&B, Spirituals, and African chants. Their songs have addressed many social issues such as women's rights and police shootings while staying true to the ensemble's core of celebrating black culture, love, faith, and building community.

Switchfoot: An alternative rock band from San Diego, California whose members share a love of surfing and a Christian faith. Switchfoot has partnered with the organizations BRO-AM, Habitat for Humanity, and TWLOHA to spread a message of hope and light in both the local community and the world.