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The music scene is more competitive in the States.

You can enjoy many different types of music. I think that's something more Americans should think about.

For us music is mainly part of the entertainment world and is often a luxury.

Music has an intrinsic value that touches Americans - they love their music, and want more.

Society wants to categorize everything, but to me it's all African-American music.

I don't think there is much American music.

I'm not suggesting our music is the only music, but I am suggesting that there are certain elements in America's culture that are so precious that it would be a shame for them to go down the drain.

I firmly believe that we have more latent musical talent in America than there is in any other country. But to dig it out there must be good music throughout the land, a lot of it. Everyone must hear it, and such a process takes time.

American music is a powerful ingredient in international music, and as much as it comes from within, it also comes from without.

American music culture is black culture.