The dichotomy here is, of course, between those who define narrow/broad as a reflection of their own prejudices and those who take an overall world view.

'Broad' to the former appears to mean a mish-mash of mediocrity and dumbed-down MOR trash without regard for roots or relevance because they're not really listening anyway, just out for what they describe as 'a good time'

To the latter, it represents due consideration for and appreciation of the history and background, musical and political, which in the case of Chile are obviously inextricably entwined.

A 'self-styled critic' just wouldn't have got the gigs to make a living as a political and music journalist. Clearly, some of the above posters haven't read (or assimilated) any of my or anyone else's stuff that's out there. Until they do they're on shaky ground to take the view that I know not of that which I speak.