>From: "Jeroen van der Ent" <jvdent@xs4all.nl>
>To: <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>
>Subject: the most spiritual
>Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 18:51:37 +0200
>
>I went to Amsterdam - Rush Hour and Fat Beats to buy some music.
>
>One album that I bought definitely deserves to be mentioned on the list:
>
>Fertile Ground - Perception (Counterpoint records), 2xlp. Real artists,
>real music. soul-jazz. it's like hearing a strata east record of 40 years
>ago but with a definite modern touch. The lp combines instrumental jazz, a
>touch of latin percussion, spoken word, soul singers & swingers. A tip for
>those who love spirit in their music.
>
>I picked up a reissue of: Syl Johnson's "Is it because I'm Black?",
>beautifull as well.
>
>Furthermore Jigmastas - Till the day, Breakestra - Sexy popcorn Pot,
>Lootpack - Weeded remix
>
>Can we drop this black & white thing please? I've heard it to much. There
>ain't no thing as claiming music for a race "Why can't people be colours
>to?" listen to the music, it's not black or white nor shades of gray. It's
>a mix of red, blue, purple, yellow. Most people don't give a rat's ass
>about who makes their music. the ones who do already should have a notion
>of where it comes from. My favourite bands are always the ones who combine
>people and influense from everywhere over the world. Think about it. Music
>comes from many places, not only your specific country, race, religion or
>clothing brand. Everyone is influenced by the other somehow.
>
>cheers,
>Jeroen
In a way, i agree with you. I just have a problem with OTHERS saying this
music is white. It's offensive to me and disregards the major contributions
of the many cultural backgrounds that are a part of it.
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