I came across this gem in my google feed last night:
https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/its-time-to-let-classical-music-die/
https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/its-time-to-let-classical-music-die/
"Western classical music is not about culture. It's about whiteness. It's a combination of European traditions which serve the specious belief that whiteness has a culture-one that is superior to all others. Its main purpose is to be a cultural anchor for the myth of white supremacy. In that regard, people of color can never truly be pioneers of Western classical music. The best we can be are exotic guests: entertainment for the white audiences and an example of how Western classical music is more elite than the cultures of people of color."
Jaguar touted the V12 extensively in its ad campaigns back when I was a wide-eyed little kid using my allowance to buy the Corgi and Matchbox versions, which I believe I still own. Not much long-term collectors' value there, either. If only my parents had bought one of those Andy Warhol soup can paintings!Yup, Ford did own Jaguar. My black co-worker had the 12-cylinder V engine in his E-type, if I recall correctly (it's been many decades). Never ran properly for any length of time.
Al, best of luck with your Jag, should you so chose! :tiphat:
Insofar as classical music is exclusively European, it does not include non-European music of Africa, India, Japan, etc.I thought about the statement in the original post and maybe some part is right...In earlier times people didn't know any better than being racist and some still do, BUT classical music is still alive and no longer suffers from that (maybe I should say Western Art Music). That's what I hope anyway Did they even have the term "racism" back in history? Racism is a stupid thing and bums me out. We're all brothers and sisters!