How does American music, such as blues, gospel, jazz, and post-1963 genres such as rock, funk, and hip-hop reflect the lived experiences of prominent artists?
What are you thoughts on musical (or artistic) authenticity? Does one need to have a certain life experience to play a certain type of music well? Do these experience shape the way one expresses themselves artistically? What does the author mean by “verb to noun”? What are your general thoughts about the chapter, and the … Read more