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“The blues records of each decade explain something about the philosophical basis of our lives as black people. ... Blues is a basis of historical continuity for black people. It is a ritualized way of talking about ourselves and passing it on.”

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Author:Sherley Anne Williams

“I don't sing because I'm happy; I'm happy because I sing.”

Happiness Music Philosophical

Author:William James

“Without music, life would be a mistake.”

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Author:Friedrich Nietzsche

“Music is the melody whose text is the world.”

World Wisdom Music Music Is Philosophical Melody

Book:101 Facts of life

Source: 101 Facts of life

“For me there is something primitively soothing about this music, and it went straight to my nervous system, making me feel ten feet tall.”

Feels Music Feet Ten Philosophical Nervous Tall Soothing Nervous System

Book:Clapton: The Autobiography

Source: Clapton: The Autobiography

“The man that hath no music in himself”

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Author:William Shakespeare

“Some people try to get very philosophical and cerebral about what they're trying to say with jazz. You don't need any prologues, you just play. If you have something to say of any worth then people will listen to you.”

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Author:Oscar Peterson