American is indebted to the American *****, for he is the only one that has produced authentic American music, namely jazz and hip-hop. Along with that you have all the other offshoots, soul, gospel, blues, etc. Every other form of music has is an import from the British (rock, punk) or from Europe in general (opera, electronic). In fact, arguably, much of rock and roll owes a great deal of its existence to jazz and early blues music itself. Therefore, if anyone wants to be more American, they should listen to the likes of Miles Davis and Tupac. I have left country out of this lineup, not because I don't consider country to be truly American, it is for the most part... I just don't regard country as music. What do you think?
2006-11-30
11:34:37
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