[Borges]

The word ‘Cultured’ implies a knowledge of the Arts and Humanities first and foremost.

[brytlea]

I don't know about first and foremost (I suspect you would get differing opinions from different experts). However, I didn't say *cultured*. I spoke of culture. Dictionary.com says:

the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.

So, it's VASTLY more than pop music. We have certainly put a huge emphasis on music and film in our country, to our great loss.