Musicians have long struggled with how to control, and be compensated for, their music. It's a battle that famous musicians from the "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey, dealt with to more recently, Prince. Today, streaming adds new complications to the old issue.
Guests:
Mark Southers, Director, Short North Stage's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Wilma Hatton, Actress Playing Ma Rainey, Short North Stage's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Melvin Gibbs, Musician and President, Content Creators Coalition
Jason Koransky, Attorney and Former Editor, DownBeat Magazine