Edernst Noncent

As Good as ‘Bebop’ Is, I Wanted Better From “Mushroom Samba”

April 23, 2018May 9, 2019 Edernst NoncentComments Off

Given that this show is so driven by black music, why does this episode lean so heavily on stereotype?

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As Good as ‘Bebop’ Is, I Wanted Better From “Mushroom Samba”

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