I've found that the larger the social stigma against a type of music is, the more interesting it becomes. Some of the people I used to know could be described as anti-Christian, anti-American and anti-rap music.
So that kinda encouraged me to go and listen to the Staple Singers, Bob Dylan, and Tupac. The artists I listen to are quite different, but on number 1 it's still mostly The Band. Apart from that, I listen to Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Tupac, Masta Ace, Cole Porter, Huun Huur Tu, Anouar Brahem, Bobby Charles, Dr. John, Katzenjammer, Jerry Reed, The Cat Empire, Beausoleil, Steve Riley, Dave Brubeck, etc.
I think that someone that really loves music is able to find beauty in very different kinds of music.
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