Most fans of rap and hip-hop would find “Thailand 4.0” lame. It features a melodic sampling of the national anthem and lyrics such as “There are many talented Thais, if we work together”.
Democracy Culture articles
This Democracy Culture archive combines interesting culture, lifestyle, celebrities, weird news, and humor related to democracy. Democracy is a part of nature itself, a way of group decision making that is revolutionary in its application to political power. Democracy exists as part of our culture and is reflected in surprising ways throughout. These stories highlight the many expressions of democracy in everyday life. Also see our Political Art section.
Female Afghan Graffiti Artist Seeks Change Through Murals
36-year-old Shamsia Hassani is Afghanistan’s first (and likely only) female graffiti artist and is seeking change in war torn Kabul through murals.
Oprah Backs Stacey Abrams In Historic Georgia Governor’s Race
Oprah lent her star power on Thursday to Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, first US colored female governor to be while denying any political aspirations.
Rap Slamming Thailand’s Military Junta Gets 23 Million YouTube Hits
Director of viral rap video slamming Thailand’s military Junta get 23 million YouTube hits says artists behind it has no intention of hiding from police.
Spanish Artist Arrested For Red Paint On Late Dictator’s Tomb
Gen. Francisco Franco’s tomb painted dove in red, an attack that comes as debate rages in Spain over the exhumation of the country’s 20th-century dictator.
Oprah Jumps Into Contentious Georgia Race, Endorses Democrat
Oprah Winfrey endorses Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams’ quest to become the US first black woman governor at a couple of appearances in state on Thursday.
How US Birthright Citizenship Emerged, Endured
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to end a constitutional right that automatically grants citizenship to any baby born in the United States.
Artists Amid Mosul Ruins Reclaim Iraqi City’s Cultural Life
In a bold move, a community of Iraqi artists and activists have defied fears of fresh attacks to hold weekly book markets and photography exhibitions.
African Filmmaker Tells Tales Of South African Migrants
A Nigerian film titled “Vaya” tells the story of three strangers who get on a train, each of them with a mission to fulfill in Johannesburg.
Celebrity Rapper Kanye West Distancing Himself from Politics
West, Trump’s biggest celebrity supporter, also sought to distance himself from a campaign that encourages black Americans to quit the Democratic Party.