I was in Germany's equivalent to Best Buy browsing the music selection (not that I buy CDs anymore, but I digress) when next to the Pop section and in between the German-Hits category I stumbled upon the area designated for "Black Music." Yes, there was a sign that said "Black Music." I kid you not. That's their way of categorizing together some of my favorite genres: hip hop, rap, and R&B. It definitely surprised me. I'm not sure what to make of it quite yet -- is it culturally insensitive, politically incorrect, or even just plain incorrect? Or is this how German/European shoppers best understand the music and can relate to its heritage, even though the artists are not necessarily African-American?
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