Monday, 27 April 2009
Are Blackness and Whiteness useful concept in the study of popular music ?
Blackness and whiteness are useful concept in the study of popular music is useful in it’s on way. They are useful when studying when one want to know the history of popular music. It’s a concept that gives one a platform in understanding the origins of race music, it helps individuals to learn where certain music originates. Black and white music has always been influential to each other since the early 1940’s as though there is nothing evident in the foundation of black and white music. It is also useful in terms of understanding the genres of music i.e. certain artist make music based on their political views. This concept is definitely useful in the study of popular music, as David Hatch stated ‘ Pop music has always depended on the interaction between white and black traditions’. However it broadens one’s knowledge on popular music and shows the narrow link between Black artist and White artist
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There are some useful ideas here, but some of your expression is rather confused.
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