Posted on 02/13/2017 6:50:54 AM PST by Cheerio
President Trump's political opponents in the music industry would like his help in at least one regard: The laws that govern who makes money off of music.
"The Recording Academy, together with America's music makers, call on the president and Congress to help keep the music playing by updating music laws, protecting music education, and renewing America's commitment to the arts," Neil Portnow, the president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, said during the 2017 Grammy Awards Sunday night.
The appeal demonstrated how the business side of the music industry will have to grapple with the reality of Trump's victory, following an evening dotted with political attacks on Trump from the artists themselves. It was also a savvy attempt to use the spectacle of the Grammys as an opportunity to win grassroots political support for the artists' running fight with the radio companies who broadcast their music.
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Some here may remember when Payola was the way to get a platinum label?
Have to reform Congress first, they are the ones being paid to give them perpetual copyright in direct contravention of the Constitution.
You have to watch the video versions to get the full flavor.
Kenny G.
His response should be to propose that copyright law be returned to its original state. One 14-year term for registered works, with a single 14-year extension possible. This would be a huge windfall to the American people. The entirety of the Beatles catalog should be in the public domain by now.
John Tesh
“Neil Portnow, the president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, “
GFY, then ESAD!!
As far “renewing America’s commitment to the arts”, let the National Academy of Arts & Sciences TAX - raise the “ membership fees” - on all their members, and leave government and taxpayers out of being responsible for promoting their industries. Tell them if they want “government sponsored” culture, go to France.
Nothing. A FR member and I share a musical bond that could include the obscure version sometimes played on MTV. That is the reason it was cited.
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