In 2008, the Pulitzer Prize jury awarded him a special citation "for his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power."

2008年，普利策奖评委会因为“他的歌词中带有非凡的诗意力量，对流行音乐与美国文化产生了深刻影响”，把一个特别奖颁发给他。

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Jackson's impact on American pop music cannot be overstated. His signature vocal style, dance moves and military-inspired fashion sense also influenced pop culture worldwide.

迈克尔对美国流行乐坛的影响是不容置疑的，他独特的嗓音、包括“太空舞步”在内的神奇舞步和军旅风格的时尚装束都对全球的流行文化产生了影响。

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The home of jazz music, New Orleans is a blend of the Spanish and French culture with influences from Afro-American and the Carribbean.

新奥尔良作为爵士乐的发源地，在非裔美国人和加勒比地区的影响下融合了西班牙和法国文化。

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President Obama praised Paul McCartney for what he called his extraordinary contributions to American music and culture.

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We wanted to report on American culture, answer questions from listeners and play popular music.

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Even as we gather here tonight to present this annual award for extraordinary contributions to American music and culture -- that's right, we stole you, Paul -- (laughter) -- it goes without saying that this has been a very difficult time.

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Many though, especially women, loved American culture - the music and consumerism, and had a view of "America as an ideal", says Wynn.

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