Is Old Music Killing New Music?

@larsman - its absolutely possible. Even though I mentioned jazz as my primary pleasure, this adventure has led me to appreciate rock music that I otherwise would have not enjoyed without the exposure. That's why I referenced the largeness of the universe of music that what may be old for some can be new for others. 

I don't question the worth of genres of music. but there is good and bad quality within all genres. 

I grew up on 70s/80s R&B. No matter how I try, what passes for new R&B is just lacking. IMO the level of real musicianship - from vocals to instruments - is just absent from new R&B, thus my preference. It's not the old music that is preventing me from enjoying new music ... it's new music. 

Maybe DUDE!!!!!!!

@mustbethemusic - thank you for replying! 👍

@mustbethemusic :

"As many have mentioned, the limited talent of performers in lieu of the shtick or the talented overshadowed by over produced digital electronics, makes it difficult to embrace new music that is not very musical"

I agree BUT there is plenty of excellent new music that lies outside your characterization, especially in the Americana, Newgrass, singer-songwriter, folk genres. Many highly skilled young musicians can be found working in these styles. BTW, I am a Jazz fan, as well and when I want a break from Jazz, this is where I go. . 

@stuartk - Noted. Didn't mean to suggest that all new music is inferior, just responding to the overall generalization from the article's author that old music was a threat to new. 

To your point, the author's focus might have overlooked great music in the categories you mentioned. IMO