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Thread #169260 Message #4091523
Posted By: Joe Offer
04-Feb-21 - 07:58 PM
Thread Name: *All* Amer. music Afr.-Amer expression?
Subject: RE: *All* Amer. music Afr.-Amer expression?
OK, so the headline says "all American music is rooted in African American expression." I think it's certainly safe to say that "all American music is influenced by African American expression."
I think it's hard to underestimate the influence of African American expression. It's one of many, many influences - but it definitely remains a very strong influence.
But I wouldn't argue very hard against the original headline. It's very moderate exaggeration.
-Joe-