My people are American, my time is today:music must repeat the thought and aspirations of the times.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Art should reflect the current times and the aspirations of its people.
- In plain terms
- Music must match the current era.
- What can you take from it?
- Art reflects the times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your art say about today?
- Is art timeless or specific?
Another view
It ignores art that looks to the past.
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