"I grew up listening to spiritual music, Blind Willie Johnson and folk"
- Ben Harper
About this Quote
In this quote, artist Ben Harper reflects on his youth and the music that affected him. He points out two specific genres, spiritual music and folk, and one artist, Blind Willie Johnson. Spiritual music is a category that is deeply rooted in African American culture and typically incorporates spiritual styles and messages. Blind Willie Johnson was a blues and gospel vocalist and guitarist who was known for his effective and soulful voice. Folk music, on the other hand, is a category that is defined by storytelling and typically reflects on social and political issues. By discussing these influences, Harper offers insight into the diverse musical landscape that shaped his own noise and style.
This quote is written / told by Ben Harper somewhere between October 28, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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