>you know there once was a sense that there was no art in
>black folk. it was all just their inherent ability. those
>africans playing the drums and the women dancing weren't being
>artistic they were being tribal and uncivilized. there was no
>technique involved in what they did, and so it was thereby
>inferior to the art which was being produced in europe.

...i agree with you.

several times in the past we've tried to have discussions about the idea of Negro art being "inherent" and free of effort and intent. that is definitely an issue.

but the problem is the fact that you contrasted Art against Entertainment. and made it look like the latter was somehow dishonorable.