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“African American music can't happen in Germany or in Italy or in Mumbai. If America disappeared off the face of the Earth today, the greatest single cultural loss would be blues, jazz, hip-hop, R&B, rock-and-roll.”

Quote by David Simon

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David Simon, born on February 9, 1960, is an American author known for his profound insights into crime and corruption. His most famous work is the television series 'The Wire'. Simon's writings often take real social issues as their background, delving into the complexities of human nature and the darker aspects of society. more

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