Reply To: What Makes Jewish Music Jewish?

Jewish music seems to reflect the particular society in which it arises. Hence, in the U.S., American pop music has a strong influence while in the middle east it has more of a flavor from that region. Unfortunately, secular music is often ripped off (with or without permission of the copyright holder) with new, Jewish-oriented lyrics applied. I guess that makes it Jewish. In terms of Jewish style, much of Jewish music is composed in minor keys, though there are many of nigunim that sound like marches that even if composed by a frum person, is obviously influenced by the surroundings.