M. Ted:

In Re: 1958, unfortunately, yes.

I'm not referring, in my question, to actual minstrel shows. I've even dropped out of a group that wanted to do a Copeland piece based on minstrel shows. I was making a point that I see white groups singing music from the African or Afro-American tradition as being tantamount to a minstrel show, even if it is not meant as mocking. This I see as especially true when it involves attempts by non-dancers to "move with the spirit." I'd like to know if any persons of color can weigh in on this. Is their tradition being disrespected? Maybe we just look and sound silly?