the paths of rhythm by hand Abdurraqib

Question

Why do you think Abdurraquib starts/structures this essay by looking so far back in the historical past? Abdurraquib pulls out this Q-Tip lyric in discussing how Tribe weaves music from his parent’s generation into their music

Answer 1

One of the great things about music is its capability to blend the old with the new. But by looking at music historically, music also connects the generations and includes the themes of ancestry and tradition as well as relevance.