From France to America

March 18th, 2016

Current Unit of Study: Unit 4

French Arena Spectacle Mozart, l'Opera Rock Eyeing Broadway

Synopsis
By popular demand and much anticipation, the cast and crew of the "Mozart l'Opera Rock" troupe are setting their sights on Broadway. The rock opera has become extremely popular in France over the last 3 years, and after the star's hit single, "Tatou Moi" reached America, the show is in high demand to come to Broadway. The Producers, Dove Attia and Albert Cohen are in the process of adapting the French rock opera to fit the criteria of a Broadway show, and so that the American audience will be able to better enjoy the show, as the coordinator of the project states, "When the French write musicals, a lot of their songs are written like pop singles placed contiguous with each each other, while on Broadway it's necessary to have a story line."

Analysis
The famous French rock opera, "Mozart l'Opera Rock" is in the process of getting ready to come to Broadway, and this is all because of the high demand of American audiences and fans. This is the perfect example of popular music, as the producers of the show created it with intentions of the music being sold and performed in front of a large audience, which is exactly what will be happening once it comes to Broadway. By coming to America, the show will also serve as an example of distribution of popular culture, as most of the fans in America discovered the show through the internet and social media, despite the hearth of the trend being overseas.

Link to the original article:
http://www.playbill.com/article/french-arena-spectacle-mozart-lopera-rock-eyeing-broadway-com-198956

Welcoming Migrants and the Economy

March 11th, 2016

Current unit of study: Unit 3

Mark Carney Criticised For Claiming Open-Door Immigration Has Boosted Britain's Economy


Synopsis
The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, made a claim that the Open-door immigration has boosted Britain's economy when in reality it hasn't made that much of a difference. For making such a big claim as he did, he is receiving criticism. But the open -door immigration has brought other great changes to Britain's economy, such as the expanding diversity and the jobs offered to the incoming migrants. This also shows Britain's tolerance for incoming migrants unlike other European countries.

Analysis
Although the Governor's claim was a bit far - fetched, he did manage to bring something to everyone's attention: The diversity of the working class within Britain. Many other European countries such as Germany, France and Italy show hostile emotions towards incoming migrants, whether they be in the country for reasons such as forced migration  or for economic reasons. Britain and the UK instead show tolerance towards these migrants and welcome them with open arms, even offering them jobs which has in turn helped the economy.

Link to the original article:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/eureferendum/12188116/Mark-Carney-criticised-for-claiming-open-door-migration-has-boosted-Britains-economy.html

Changing of migration

March 4th, 2016

Current unit of study: Unit 3

#AcrossBorders: Changing the migration narrative

Synopsis

In 2015, the world saw a massive increase in the number of migrants and the increase of mobility. But why is this? Most of the migrants moving from one country to another were forced out of their homes due to the current issues in Syria, and others are moving for economically related issues. Despite these valid intentions to make a move, they are shown much hostility regardless of their backgrounds. This is why researches are beginning to conduct different studies as to how to get the incoming migrants all around the world to start off on the right foot, and shed a more positive light on them.

Analysis

Due to serious crisis such as the Syrian civil war and the take over of ISIS, the world has recently seen an alarming increase in the process of mobility and migration not only in America, but around the world. Although most of the people making the move are products of forced migration due to the life threatening environments back in their homes, no one seems to show them sympathy. Instead, the world shows aversion and hostility towards these poor people. Recently, researchers have begun investigating how to properly help the migrants to regain their normal lives without giving everything to them on a silver platter.

Link to original article:

https://www.devex.com/news/acrossborders-changing-the-migration-narrative-87756