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An Analysis of 47 Million Transactions Tells an Amazing Story about the Music Business
Forget about streaming—physical merchandise is now the key to success
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The Hit Singles of Sun Ra
On the 30th anniversary of the Afrofuturist's death, I explore the oddest discs in his discography
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In 1970, Alvin Toffler Predicted the Rise of Future Shock—But the Exact Opposite Happened
And it's much, much worse
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When a Single Person Controlled the Copyright on All Music (Even Blank Music Paper)
Music copyright law is a mess today—but it's always been that way
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Ted Gioia
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Get Ready to Pay More for Music
The power brokers have already squeezed musicians—so fans will be next
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I'm Confessing that I Love Doris Day
As a jazz singer—but I don't know if that makes it better or worse
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12 Outstanding New Albums by 12 Artists from 12 Countries
These under-the-radar records absolutely deserve your attention
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Sex, Love & Sensuality In Jazz: An Interview With Rachel Z
It's time to change the conversation
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