I was critical earlier about the practical use of this thread, and I still am. So I would like to add(because I know how destructive negative energy can be) that I am a 100% supporter of Azizi's indefatigible attempts to make sure that discussions of black music get a fair crack of the whip here on Mudcat. Those who are familiar with what I do will know me, but I would like to add on this thread that I am a white do-gooder liberal, obsessed with ethnic music, who has attempted with various degrees of success to understand some of the different musics of the world, and to try to meet some of the people who make that music, and even try to join in with the process.So keep it up Azizi. But dont expect me to always appreciate the complexities of this thread!