1. I thought the Native American culture was very interesting. It's so different to our culture and yet it was here before we were. When they marry, the man moves to the woman's tribe. It's almost the opposite of what happens in our culture. The woman takes the man's name.
2. I think it's amazing how influential our culture is. Our modern music has been absorbed by most of the cultures we've studied. Of course they have developed it and made it their own. However it's, funny that our music is just a melting pot of other cultures' music (African drums+Spanish six string guitar= rock). So essentially many cultures are reabsorbing their own music. Well... an evolved version of their own music.
3. I definitely want to learn more about blues. I'd like to explore a "bluesy" voice. Not here at Converse obviously, but independently... If only I could play the guitar or were a better piano player. Bo Diddley is the coolest.
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I agree. It's interesting how in the Native American men are the ones who move to the woman's family/house. They must have a high regard/respect for women (probably since we are the ones who give birth/life.
ReplyDeleteAbout Native American men moving to the woman's tribe...lets let the rest of America try that! I agree with you about everyone essentially absorbing their own culture again when it comes to musical fusion. Sometimes, if you look a little closer you will what was always there. (Just a thought to ponder.) Finally, if Blues is what you crave, then Blues you shall endulge. Go for it and take those "bluesy" voice lessons!
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