Do people describe themselves by their ethnic group? Possibly. It is quite feasible that some people feel comfortable in an easily understood category, and, at the same time, feel a sense of belonging with other members who identify themselves in the same way. The idea of nationality is also bound up with this. However, if you concur with the views of Benedict Anderson as set out in Imagined Communities, you will regard the nation as a culturally and socially constructed entity, rather than a fixed body.

Obviously, listening to music is essential to its enjoyment. You do not need me to tell you that. Music is much more than just sound, and it provides more than the proverbial ‘soundtrack to our lives’. It plays an integral role to the social functions of many modern-day situations, shaping and influencing our social interactions with one another. Allow me to take you on a little tour through clubs, gigs and festivals. Follow me if you will.