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dela ’, to Captain Ska’s ‘ Liar, Li- ar ’, it is clear that nobody shared expression gave a voice to disenfranchised and often ignored young voters. should expect music or art to stop being a part of politics an- ytime soon. Music has become more and more intertwined in the world of politics and shows no signs of letting go. Whether it is used in protest, to mobilise voters, or to ridicule opposition, music is an effective way of inspiring support or expressing criticism or dissent. From Pete Seeger’s ‘ Where Have All the Flowers Gone ’, to ‘ Free Nelson Man- You can find any of the songs or artists mentioned in this ar- ticle in this YouTube playlist. 25