To the editor:

Music is an unstoppable force that transcends time, culture, and circumstance.

From ancient drumbeats echoing through the jungle to digital symphonies shared instantly across the globe, music has proven its power to adapt, inspire, and connect. No matter how the world changes - technologically, politically, or socially - music continues to evolve and thrive. It is woven into the fabric of human existence, offering comfort, motivation, and expression when words fall short.

Historically, music has survived censorship, war, oppression, and disaster. Governments have tried to ban it. Societies have tried to silence certain voices. Yet music persists. It moves underground, it changes forms, and it always finds a way to reach people. In times of protest, music becomes a rallying cry. In times of mourning, it becomes a source of healing. And in times of celebration, it becomes the universal language of joy.

What makes music unstoppable is its universality. Every culture has music. Every generation creates its own sound. A song can travel across continents in seconds, touching hearts in places it was never meant to reach. With the rise of the internet and global platforms, a teenager in a remote village can listen to the same tune as someone in a major city, feeling the same emotions despite their differences.

Music is also deeply personal. It can live in someone’s mind and soul, independent of any instrument or speaker. A melody remembered is a melody alive. That resilience, both collective and individual, ensures that music cannot be contained or erased.

In essence, music is unstoppable because it is human. It is born from emotion, sustained by creativity, and driven by the need to communicate and connect. As long as people feel, dream, and hope, music will continue - uninterrupted and unstoppable.

Dr. Beth Neitzert
Huron