What country still has music?

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Blame it on the so-called British Invasion. Thats when hype and appearance began to be just as, or more important, than the music. Also, TV can share the blame. Sort of like talking pictures. When we could hear them, some great actors didn't make the cut. Great talent that didn't look so good, suffered the same fate. The recent Super Bowl half time show is a case in point. Beautiful woman, forgettable music. I use the word 'music' loosely. Did I mention she was beautiful?
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Well, while the country was hung on 'angry white males', we tended to ignore that there might be other angry folks out there. With even more reason to be angry. If you listen to rap you will have to conclude that SOMEBODY is pissed!! BTW, I think young caucasian males could be the major consumers of Rap.
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I used to be angry, but no one seemed to notice or care. Talk about being dissed!!!
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Just watched a piece on the BBC about an Afghan Youth Orchestra touring the USA. They played at Lincoln center. Very poignant to see young people, esp the girls, risk their lives to play and listen to music. No music lovers among the taliban!! Puts all our musical / gear differences of opinion in proper context. We in this country enjoy an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the arts. As well as other freedom.
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At one time what we call 'classical' music was the 'popular' music. It's now called classical because it has stood the test of time. That is the ultimate measure of any music, does it last! A good thing to look for is, what music do they use in the movies to represent a certain time or era. Not perfect, but a pretty good indicator of which music had the greatest resonance in society doing any given time.

European Classical music is not superior to all other forms of music. A lot of it is awesome, and almost as much is boring.(sleep inducing) One man's opinion. And since music is not a natural phenomenon, but man-made, then man can judge.
The GREAT music can / does jump across cultures and societies.
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"At this moment I'm listening to "Santana". Am I listening to music?"

Absolutely!! (sorry shakey, I just can't help it.)

Santana will always have a special place with me. Reminds me of the good times at places like the MEXICANA bar in Frankfurt, Germany, back in the late 60's. Those were the days, great music, great women, great cars, great era.
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Schubert:
I purchased my first real audio system from the audio club in Weisbaden. Sansui,PE,Wharfedale. You were surrounded by great audio clubs. Mainz and Rhein-Main etc.. I was stationed in Hanau and had to travel to see all the audio goodies.
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