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Artists like Richard Pryor, Nina Simone, Johnny Cash, and Curtis Mayfield exemplify this deep tradition. Their art embodies "kenosis" or self-giving—an act of self-emptying that serves others—creating spaces of communal healing and truth-telling. Genuine artistry isn’t about superficial spectacle but about exposing vulnerability, confronting incongruity, and speaking from the depths of the human soul. The speaker advocates for emotional sincerity, sweetness, and kindness in music—values often lost amid commercial pressures.