Around the corner Quote by Kamasi Washington
“In the '80s, a lot of kids, if you were kind of bright, you got bussed to schools out of your community. So you wouldn't know the talented musicians who lived around the corner from you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Jazz Session", 2020
Bright students were bused to distant schools, isolating them from local talent and community culture.
In simple terms: Students missed local musicians due to busing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture local talent.
Themes
education
community
culture
inequality
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
sociological
observational
When to use this quote
- school policy
- community music programs
- urban planning
- parental choices
Key Concepts
Segregation
access to arts
social mobility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools balance broader exposure with community connection?
- What policies preserve local cultural ecosystems?
A Different Perspective
Busing can widen opportunities but also disconnect youth from their cultural roots.
