Who said "Music is the universal language"?

This quote is attributed to Muddy Waters.

Music is the universal language - Muddy Waters

"Music is the universal language"

Muddy Waters Music

Blues Guitarist Singer American 1915–1983

"I am the blues"

"The blues is a feeling"

"When you got the blues, you just play them"

"I got the blues so bad, till I can't sleep at night"

"Music is the language of the soul."

"My music comes from my heart."

"Music transcends all language barriers."

"Music is the universal language of love."