In a message dated 3/30/04 11:08:59 AM Central Standard Time,
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> "Who understanestimated the fortunes and the wealth the Arts can bring into
> any country ?"
>
> Oko,
>
> Thank you. I hope that you and the government that will make the investment
> are committed to making sure that the musicians whose music is in the
> catalogue of Gambian music you mention as well as other Gambian artists that you
> will promote will be the actual recipients of this wealth that their work can
> generate. When governments fund the arts, they are doing so only to enable the
> artists to create and benefit from their creations and the society benefits
> by having the priviledge to enjoy their creation.


Jabou Joh

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