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How to pass down cultural musical traditions to disinterested children

I teach my kids traditional African drumming but they're more interested in electronic music and I worry they're losing connection to their heritage but also don't want to force it.

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The challenge of cultural transmission across generations requires balancing preservation with allowing natural evolution and personal choice.

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