Desire Quote by Wayne Shorter

If my music is political in a way, and it might be, it's in the way of generating a sensitivity in people, a deeper…

— Phil Elvrum

I really am not interested in making political music per se. I'm making personal records, but at the same time, I'm very much aware…

— El-P

I wish I could make music about politics. I feel like it's such an art and a talent that I admire tremendously, but when…

— The Weeknd

I want to use my music to deliver a political message and sometimes to denounce, but I don't want to be a politician.

— Youssou N'Dour

The kind of music I'm trying to make is conscious, to make people think and feel and get inspired.

— Matisyahu

I simply want the music to to find its way to open-minded people.

— Jon Foreman

I want my music to be not only representative of other people's lives but also contributing something to the struggle that people are going…

— Boots Riley

With people increasingly faced with turmoil, uncertainty and crisis, I wanted to create music that uplifts the listener and offers a sense of hope…

— Clifton Anderson

It's nice to be recognized for what you do, but that doesn't satisfy what I wanted out of this music, which is for people…

— Boots Riley

I am always writing a potpourri of music. I want to give the world escapism through the wonder of great music and to reach…

— Michael Jackson

Aligning my music with something that feels morally and politically passionate to me feels good.

— Lola Kirke

I'm not really interested in music. Music is just a means of creating a magical state.

— Robert Fripp