Rashaed Esson
Staff Writer
#CaribbeanMusic#Violence#IrfaanAli, February 28th, 2024 – “As Leaders of this region, we have to take this situation very seriously, and ensure the lyrics of the region, is the lyrics of Bob Marley, the lyrics of positivity and the lyrics of positive living and positive change,” said the president of Guyana Irfaan Ali at the 46th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting on February 25th, addressing the issue of violent music in the Caribbean region and the influence it has on people’s action.
He speaks against violent lyrics, adding that the region is more than capable of producing music that positively influences people.
According to the American Psychological Association, in reference to a study published in the journal of Personality and Social Psychology, violent lyrics are linked to increased negative emotions and thoughts that can lead to aggression.
