I would not try to do such a thing. I would probably steer clear of non-Jewish music that is unappealing to me (like rap, heavy metal, etc.), and certainly those that have offensive lyrics. But what is wrong with beautiful sounding and harmonious music? Songs lift us up. The haunting melody of the Titanic theme (My Heart Will Go on) makes me very emotional. I don’t think that’s a bad thing at all. We look at secular paintings and photographs, we eat secular and non-Jewish ethnic foods, we wear clothing from a variety of sources, and read secular books. Why should enjoyment of good music be any different?
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