[John H K]

Here's my mystery (was actually thinking about this tonight, before I read the article.)

Why does Asian music, well, SUCK?

I mean, here you have a grouping of sophisticated cultures, whose food, art, and philosophy have been beloved and sought after all over the world by other cultures.

But even ASIANS don't like Asian music...only thing that seems remotely tolerable are the Japanese guys with the big-assed drums. But that cymbally Chinese stuff is horrible, etc.

But many Asians have demonstrated tremendous music talent...in Western classical music, etc.

NOBODY outside of Asia seeks out and listens to Asian music though...but African music, Carribean music, Western Classical, American rock, etc....is sought after and enjoyed around the world.

What went terribly wrong? Is it like the English and food?

[twigs]

That's actually not true. My husband hired a Chinese professor to teach in his department last year and his wife has become a close friend. I sometimes accompany them as they explore the area. They LOVE Asian music and play it all the time in the car!