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Originally Posted by Janszoon
And Europeans invented saxophones, trumpets, pianos, etc. but that doesn't mean Europeans invented jazz. The bottom line is that the creation of many of the styles music being discussed isn't as simple as X or Y, they're the product of unique mixtures of musical traditions and their origins are complex. That being said, African-Americans have had a disproportionately massive impact on American music, it's pretty hard to deny that.
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I think there is a proportionality for the African Americans, sorry if you disagree. I think the "disproportiontately" should rightfully go to Jewish Americans (2.1%) and maybe to the Scotch-Irish (1.2%).
The Scotch-Irish for their contributions to Appalachian music, American Folk Music, Rockabilly and Country.
Jewish American:
most influential Jewish Americans:
Aaron Copland: "the Dean of American Composers"
Bob Dylan
The Beach Boys
The Velvet Underground
David Grisman: inventor of "Dawg" music
some of the highest selling Jewish Americans:
Beastie Boys 40 million albums worldwide "the biggest-selling rap group" since 1991 > wiki
Herb Alpert: sold over 72 million albums worldwide > wiki
Neil Diamond: sold over 125 million records worldwide > wiki
Barbra Streisand: sold over 140 million albums sold worldwide > wiki
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Actually, I like you a lot, Nea. That's why I treat you like ****. It's the MB way.
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