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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.

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.

Music is a performing art, as any Native American will tell you. It isn't there in the score.

I guess the majority of people who want to ban certain musicians are the ones who are so proud of everything America stands for.

I get a wave of pride in America when I look back at what we've accomplished in the field of music.

Everyone should be proud of who they are and where they come from because America is a big melting pot of diverse ethnicities. It's great to be part of this wonderful country.

I only hope that one day, America will recognize what the rest of the world already has known, that our indigenous music - gospel, blues, jazz and R&B - is the heart and soul of all popular music; and that we cannot afford to let this legacy slip into obscurity, I'm telling you.

I don't think there is much American music.

Even the most jingoistic person would have to admit that even American cultural music comes from Europe. That's what classical music is, real European music.

People who speak different languages, they are watching the movie from our language. So, I think all of us should be proud as nation and as cinema lovers.