PNCR condemns vulgar lyrics of local artistes

People’s National Congress Reform youth activist Christopher Jones has called on all local artistes and musicians to exercise more maturity and responsibility in recording and promoting their music.

“Though we fully support the development and growth of local artistes, we are totally against lyrics that damage or undermine the moral structure of society. We recognise the lyrics of two recently-released songs by local artistes, and are very disappointed by the vulgar tones and connotations of the music,” he said. “We believe that entertainment must be combined with education and good morals to promote the proper and wholesome development of our nation’s youth.”
He explained that it is the duty of local artistes to keep in mind that children – especially very young children who are beginning to learn sounds, phrases, and words – can easily become accustomed to such lyrics and would recite them as if they were poems. “The lyrics of the two newly-released songs namely, “The Bamzie” and “The Dangles” are degrading to women and young girls,” said Jones.
He, therefore, called on television stations, push-cart operators, minibus operators and even Internet radio managers to minimise, if not completely cease, the public airing of these two songs.
Meanwhile, the Guyana Youth and Student Movement (GYSM), which is the youth arm of the PNCR, will host three book fairs around the country as part of its 55th anniversary celebrations this year. During a briefing held on Monday at Congress Place, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) executive member, Attorney James Bond said there is no doubt that the PNCR has made enormous contributions to the growth and development of the country. He explained that it is GYSM’s view that education is essential to a nation’s survival and renewal, and reading not only adds to children’s general knowledge, but also shapes their personalities.
“We all agree that reading nourishes the mind while providing the information and knowledge that is needed to bring about change,” said Bond. “Educationalists believe that children who grow up reading good books definitly stand out. The way they think and act is very different from those who have never been exposed to reading.”