Noriko Manabe

chair and professor of music theory, Indiana University

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Music is a key component in the 2024 election. Vice President Kamala Harris has been playing Beyonce’s “Freedom.”

From Beyonce to Kid Rock, how music is impacting the 2024 election

Music is a key component in the 2024 election. Vice President Kamala Harris has been playing Beyonce’s “Freedom.”

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