The Cultural Review

Music Authenticity

2 articles

A soulful singer performing in a dimly lit juke joint, embodying the spirit of Southern Soul music with a blend of tradition and modernity.
Music

Southern Soul Music: Identity, Authenticity, and Revival

In 2016, acclaimed soul artist Leon Bridges faced a jarring disconnect with his audience at a festival when he dared to mix his 60s-inspired R&B with a modern classic, prompting a significant shift in

Andre Silva·April 30, 2026
A dystopian image of an ethereal AI entity dominating a desolate concert stage, symbolizing the threat of AI-generated music to human artistry and authenticity.
Music

AI's Chart-Topping Deception Threatens the Soul of Music

The rise of AI-generated music presents a clear and present danger to artistic creation, threatening to replace human authenticity with algorithmic efficiency and dismantle fair compensation for artists. This isn't a far-off, futuristic debate; it's happening now, with AI-penned tracks already topping charts.

Andre Silva·April 8, 2026