Scandanavian's Public Funding for 'rhythmic music' & arts in general

Maine friend and Bangor Daily News reporter Emily B posted a link to this article via Facebook:

http://pitchfork.com/features/articles/7776-whats-the-matter-with-sweden/

The articles talks about how Sweden, Norway and other countryies publicly fund all types of music, (not just the usual classic) to the betterment of the culture. Interesting read, for certain. Nothing like that would happen around here, I tell you what.