Quote by Oscar Peterson

The music field was the first to break down racial barriers, because in order to play together, you have to love the people you are playing with, and if you have any racial inhibitions, you wouldn't be able to do that.

The music field was the first to break down racial barriers,

Summary

This quote suggests that the music field played a significant role in dismantling racial barriers. It argues that musicians needed to have a genuine love and appreciation for their fellow players in order to create harmonious music together. If racial prejudices and biases were present, collaboration would be hindered. Therefore, the quote implies that the music field, with its emphasis on mutual respect and collective creativity, provided an early example of how racial inhibitions could be overcome.

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By Oscar Peterson

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