The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Media Education Foundation
Keywords
- music business
- economics
- pop music
- commercialism
- entertainment industry
- artistic freedom
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Top Cast
Thurston Moore as Self - Narrator (voice)
Chuck D as Self
Ani DiFranco as Self
Michael Franti as Self
Kathleen Hanna as Self
Reebee Garafolo as Self
Dave Marsh as Self
Robert McChesney as Self
Top Crew
Jeremy Smith · Editor
Kembrew McLeod · Producer
Sut Jhally · Executive Producer
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