“Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.”
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We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge.
Historically, musicians know what it is like to be outside the norm - walking the high wire without a safety net. Our experience is not so different from those who march to the beat of different drummers.
I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music.
I'm a history nut.