Wow ... this post and your point of view are very interesting. I agree with much of what you raise but you know? People do care where things come from. They don't say it, they don't manifest it but they think it.
I am not a musician. I like writing and writing must have rhythm ... that comes from music. Like you, I wonder: at this moment, who is interested in what I write and or who is interested in reading?
It is a complex world and everything has its space and its audiences.
It has been a great pleasure to read you @derekcmy