“This idea of black people being naturally great at music (‘They’ve got natural rhythm’, ‘They’re all good at singing’) is a tired racist trope that should have died out in the seventies. It’s tragic to see it alive and well in 2022.”
Oh FFS
There goes the accusation of racism - what a surprise. It’s laughable.
Here’s a true story for you -
When I was 16 I fell crazy in love with a local girl. We dated a while - she had a lovely family who made me feel part of their family. I still see them now.
One evening her Father came to me and said -
" Jon I must tell you that I have been asked a number of times why I am allowing my daughter to date someone of “mixed race?” (other terms were used - words I do not wish to write here)
He defended me and her to the hilt telling them to judge me on my character not my skin colour and basically telling them to fuck off, she could date who she wanted. The romance did not last but our friendship did. He later was my Best Man at my wedding - his daughter did my wives make-up on the day.
"I loved him for that.
He introduced me to Elvis music (see that icon above?) and Ray Charles and Howlin Wolfe and BB King and so many more. We went to the ministry of The Rev Al Green in Memphis and sang Gospel songs in his church.
I miss him.
My comment was a compliment to Black artists who have been the soundtrack of my life. They shaped the music I love.
Shame on you for making it something dirty.
You have a great day.