#black music

I guess hip-hop has been closer to the pulse of the streets than any music we've had in a long time. It's sociology as well as music, which is in keeping with the tradition of black music in America. ↗

— Quincy Jones

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Black music has become a commercial commodity. Live performances are not so accessible as they were previously. It use to be possible to go to the bar on the corner and hear music. It was available for a fifteen cent beer. ↗

— Archie Shepp

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The problem is the following, black music is increasing encumbered by white elements, often pleasant but always superfluous, easily and advantageously replaced with black elements. ↗

— Boris Vian

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Black music has increased my enjoyment of what I do. It has increased my range, my ability to reach into myself and accept myself. ↗

— Michael Bolton

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A lot of my success comes from black music. It's something I'm very proud of. ↗

— Michael Bolton

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