O-10, there is no contradiction.
****Are you saying the music of Cuba is pointless and bland.****
I would hope that you are not serious with that question, because, surely, you must know that the answer is no. I am glad you like Jesse a Cook and his music. I find it to be pleasant enough; but, formulaic, highly produced and, in spite of all the different influences, not a good representation of any of one them and not an interesting "fusion" (World Music) result. Your question suggests that simply having the influences of Spanish music makes it good music; clearly not the case. No need for argument. You like it; I dont. I look for something else in this type of music.
****Are you saying the music of Cuba is pointless and bland.****
I would hope that you are not serious with that question, because, surely, you must know that the answer is no. I am glad you like Jesse a Cook and his music. I find it to be pleasant enough; but, formulaic, highly produced and, in spite of all the different influences, not a good representation of any of one them and not an interesting "fusion" (World Music) result. Your question suggests that simply having the influences of Spanish music makes it good music; clearly not the case. No need for argument. You like it; I dont. I look for something else in this type of music.