Is it bad if white people listen to Spanish music or black freedom/afro music or even Arab, or just music not of their language or culture?

[Anonymous]

I genuinely loooove exploring the different genres of music which takes me to other cultures and languages as well. But I've always felt a little uncomfortable listening to that type of music publicly in case it is considered cultural appropriation. For example, say I'm driving down the street with my windows down, playing loud afro music and I am white. Or loud Spanish music, etc. Is this bad? Or if it's not necessarily bad, is it annoying as a black person or Mexican or Arab seeing this? I am not trying to be cool or something, I just genuinely love the music. But I will stop if i'm hurting other cultures. Also would it help if I am well educated about the history of the song? Or is it okay, if I just came across it while listening to music on Spotify? I usually don't do a huge amount of research on the artist's I listen to unless I have the time.

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Here are some songs I am talking about:

Jerusalema by master KG, Nomcebo Zikode

Stand up by Cynthia Erivo

black mermaid by Esthero

Case Vibes by Teni

Derniére Danse by Indila

Count my blessings by Enisa

Aida by Maria Spyropoulou

Filhos do tempo by Jaciara

Juana La Cubana by Fito Olivares y Su Grupo

Bomboleo - Gipsy Kings

Jai Ho - from the movie slumdog millionaire

[menina]

Well first of all Spanish people are white and European. So if you're white and you listen to Spanish artists I wouldn't call it cultural appropriation.
However it's good to see that you care about respecting different cultures and you don't want to offend anyone.
In your case I wouldn't say that what you're doing is wrong. You just like the music, you're not trying that you belong to their culture, you're not trying to imitate the way they speak and you're not being offensive or racist. As long as you just like the music it's all good. Plus, music is one of the few things that it's universal. Enjoy it!!! 😊😊🎙️🎙️🎵🎵🎼🎼🎶🎶

[SaoirseS]

No it’s not bad at all. I think composers and creators of music and other arts meant for their creations to be enjoyed, and not intended for a very narrow audience. I enjoy Latin rhythms too.

[nolabels]

I absolutely love Latin music, and why not? It's so expressive and fun!

I can understand a few issues of cultural appropriation, but the world seems to have gone crazy on the subject.

Jam to whatever you want to jam to!

[BeMuse]

What is someone standing next to you hitting you in the head with a hammer like a fucking cuckoo clock? Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Cuckoo!

[Asker]

This was, by far, the most helpful opinion, thanks so much sir.

[IAMNathanael]

Of course it's not bad. If you've got ears to listen with then use them whatever way you want. Music is universal.

[Hawner]

If you like that music, go ahead. Music is for everybody, not just the country or culture it is made in. Enjoy it! 😊

[NathanDavis]

if's fine... you can listen to Despacito all you want

[NathanDavis]

woah... Fito Olivares, that's some pura sabrosura

[NathanDavis]

here's another... one that I sing at weddings, after two drinks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK_-N8zqrRg

[Asker]

lmao so you wouldn't consider it annoying or anything?

[Asker]

also the video doesn't show lol

[NathanDavis]

No, it is not annoying, not disrespectful, nor offensive... music is free for everyone to enjoy worldwide, actually, Latino and Mexican music does take a lot of other cultures, just like everything else around here, is a melting pot of different cultures... and it's not like Hispanic people are closed to music either, we listen to everything else as well.

[NathanDavis]

the song is

Los Angeles Azules ft Leonardo de Lozanne - Entrega de Amor

[Asker]

Great, thanks for the music rec!

[arigo_hoto]

I think there's nothing wrong with being white it is humanity just like everyone else. As for listening to music from another culture I think it's probably ok

[Inexpensivefurniture]

It's not culture appropriation to listen to different music, you're fine

[jshm2]

No. It's just pleasant noise, kiddo. not clothes or rituals.

[Juxtapose]

It baffles me that people can ask questions like these with a straight face.

[Anonymous]

It's 2021, everything is now racist. Even squirrels are racist.

[lanadelrey25]

wow liberals have really fucked people up huh?

[anylolone]

Nope. It's actually good to have a diverse taste.