Where’s That Sample From? Contemporary Music And Cultural Appropriation
Where’s That Sample From? Contemporary Music And Cultural Appropriation
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Musicians and music from South Asia have influenced contemporary music for generations — think of The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood” or Kanye West’s “I Am A God.” But do the people from a specific culture own that music? Where is the line between appreciation and appropriation in art?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to our podcast. Have questions? Email the show at 1a@wamu.org and find us on Twitter @1a.