However, La La Land does acknowledge the existence of Black artists in the world of jazz, choosing to regulate them to the background instead. I know what you might be thinking, “Music genres can’t belong to a group of people,” and I almost completely agree. Although its origins were centered around Black musical traditions like the blues, it is now more widely associated with Americana and white artists. La La Land ties jazz’s worth to its ability to stay completely unchanged. Now, present-day artists like Kamasi Washington infuse traditional jazz sounds with other historically Black genres like hip-hop and soul.

Source: Daily Sun March 27, 2026 12:11 UTC