A Review of the Social Status of Music in the New Century with a View to the Future

It has been generations that music has been presented in human’s lives and is a part of it. The value of music has always been changing during the history and if some specific times are not considered, music has been constantly growing. This research focuses on the social value of music in the 21st century. At the beginning of this study, the direct effects of music on the mood and physical condition of human is briefly reviewed, then the evolution of the role of music in society has been studied, and finally the pioneers in music and their works and achievements are reviewed. In conclusion, it should be acknowledged that music has mostly addressed the societal issues, and has a direct impact on it. Music can enter in to the issues without boundaries and dependencies and affect the paradigms and social philosophical foundations.