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Quote by Ralph Ellison

“Commercial rock 'n' roll music is a brutalization of the stream of contemporary Negro church music an obscene looting of a cultural expression.”

Quote by Ralph Ellison

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Ralph Ellison was an American novelist born on March 1, 1913, and died on April 16, 1994. His works are known for their profound social commentary and literary skill, with his most famous novel being 'Invisible Man,' which explores themes of race, identity, and power. more

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