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Music cannot be judged based upon how many decades ago it was made, as your love

of jazz and classical attests. For example, Bob Dylan, although revolutionary,

was also popular for a time and he wrote, how many decades ago?? Jerry Lee

is one of the founders of rock as far as I'm concerned and still very worthy of

being listened to, and then there is Bruce Springsteen. All very much a part of

popular white music. As for Black rappers, take a look at what the Atlanta

(classical) Ballet and the black rapper, Antwan Patton created together:

www.nytimes.com/2008/04/06/arts/dance/06laro.html

Then there is also Tupac, who definitely does not lack rhythm. There is a fine

DVD done of his life.

I agree that much wonderful music comes from outside the USA - I am a great fan

of flamenco, French caberet, Celtic, Afican, and, in general, world beat. Art

Music can be great. It can also be monotone and lacking in passion. I think the

point is to recognize the complexity and variety in all genres, and not throw

the baby out with the bathwather.