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Paul: Hey Emily, I happened to catch a re-run of the fundraiser “A Concert for COVID-19 Relief” the other night. The telethon megaconcert featured a bunch of big-name Northwest musicians, including Pearl Jam, Brandi Carlile and Dave Matthews.

I mention those three because I like much of their music – I mean, who wouldn’t like Brandi, right? Or Dave Matthews? But some of the others? I have to admit, I don’t get it. I’m officially an old fogey when it comes to much of today’s music.

Take Sir Mix-A-Lot, for example. I don’t understand the difference between Rap and Hip-Hop. S...