>> What is still sadly active? Adversity faced by the black community. Oppression, poverty and violence etc. We probably wouldn't have hip-hop if everyone had

>> What is still sadly active? Adversity faced by the black community. Oppression, poverty and violence etc. We probably wouldn't have hip-hop if everyone had a trust-fund. Art needs something to say. >> Gospel is white and European now? Sure i.e. European Hymns as the principle influence of Southern Gospel music. I believe the original music called "Gospel" was in European Christian communities. I'm no expert and can be corrected. I'm seeking to demonstrate that questions about cultural influences are better explained by events (diaspora, oppression) than to just see race and stop there as though its a sufficient explanation.