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GoLocalProv | Lifestyle | Should Rhythm and Blues Be RI’s Official Music? These Legislators Think So
Friday, February 03, 2023
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Transfer over calamari — there might be a brand new state emblem.
A invoice has been launched by Representatives David Bennett, Michael Solomon, and Grace Diaz to make “rhythm and blues” the official state music.
“For functions of this part, rhythm and blues is outlined as music which comprises components of pop, soul, funk, 6 hip-hop and digital music,” in accordance with the laws, which might set up the style as the newest emblem in chapter 4 of Title 42 — State affairs and authorities — in state regulation.
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It will comply with the latest additions following calamari because the “State appetizer” — which have been “State insect” (American burying beetle); “State marine mammal” (seal); “State coral” (Northern Star Coral) and “State fossil” (trilobite).
Rhode Island, which hosts the annual “Rhythm & Roots Competition” every summer time in Charlestown, boasts a Blues Preservation Society.
Will the invoice get a committee listening to and make it to the ground for a vote? Keep “tuned.”
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