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To: justshutupandtakeit

Still, concerts aside, a larger scale question is why is the young black community not into blues? It is rare to see any young blacks who understand or appreciate the music: for a huge percentage of them, rap and hip-hop are the only music, period.


5 posted on 09/16/2005 10:12:04 PM PDT by pcottraux (It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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To: pcottraux

Because Blues is not a music which preaches destructive behavior and anti-social gangsterism. It is not part of the culture which promotes rebellion against the "Man" the "System" etc. The Blues is a music appreciated by the mature and does not feature the Loud, heavy beat and sadistic lyrics the young want. Nor is it really a music to dance to. It is a music of reflection and introspection to a surprising degree. And tells stories.

And it is like asking why young whites don't like Frank Sinatra in being a generational thing.


6 posted on 09/16/2005 10:16:58 PM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (Public Enemy #1, the RATmedia.)
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