Happy Quote by India Arie
“Could a person really make a social contribution through music consciously? I mean, beyond making a person happy to hear the song and more making a social contribution consciously through your music? For me, Stevie Wonder is the paragon of that. And I didn't want to be Stevie Wonder, but I did want to do what he does.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NPR Music, India Arie, 2015
Music can intentionally serve social good beyond entertainment, exemplified by Stevie Wonder’s purposeful art.
In simple terms: Songs can be tools for conscious social impact.
Key Takeaway
Create music with intentional social messages.
Themes
art
social impact
purpose
music
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- community projects
- education
- public performances
Key Concepts
activism
creativity
cultural influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What social issue will your music address?
- How can you measure your song’s impact?
A Different Perspective
Audience may focus on enjoyment over message.
![“There's a video that's been floating around on YouTube where [Baz Luhrmann says], "We were looking for a guy that sounded like a young Stevie Wonder but much more we got a guy that sounded like a younger version of Aretha Franklin. His name's Quindon Tarver." I was just like, "Wow, to be compared…” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f54/quindon-tarver-26055_floating_there-s-a-video-that-s-been-floating-aro_34916.jpg)
