The Venezuelan government’s newest opponent is a state-funded orchestra
Musicians who learned how to play through a state-funded program called El Sistema are taking their instruments to the streets to protest the government.
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Can an album still define the times? Oh Well. Whatever. Nevermind.
Nirvana's Nevermind was emblematic of the 1990s. But in today's fragmented digital age, can anyone nominate an album that defines the first or second decade of the 21st century?
Are the Grammys really about good music?
After winning his Grammy in 1996, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder said, 'I don't think this means anything.' Was he right?
Boycotts by celebrities and musicians hit Trump where it hurts
Musicians have largely greeted Trump with the sound of silence – and in doing so, they check the normalisation of the current administration.
Why music is not lost
In Australia, musicians' total income actually went up last year. While the music industry still faces many challenges, there is now a world-wide push to boost artists' royalties paid by streaming services such as Spotify.
‘No reason for livin’: early death in female popular musicians
Female popular musicians die younger – and from more unnatural causes like suicide, homicide and accidents – than women in the general population. What's going wrong?
Harder, faster, louder: challenging sexism in the music industry
Why are women still marginalised in the rock industry? There are many reasons - from a male dominated music canon to belittling attitudes - but women are speaking up and lobbying for change.
How blockchain could help musicians make a living from music
Bitcoin, blockchain and automatic royalty payments could transform how musicians earn.
Under the influence of … Congolese virtuoso Ray Lema’s ‘Nangadeef’
The Congolese album ‘Nangadeef’ remains largely unexplored, despite its genius. As a rich repository of Afrofuturistic data, it deserves to be delved into by lovers of African art.
Celebrity, youth culture and the question of role models
Musicians and performers have long been considered to influence young people in negative ways.
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Professor of Psychology and Music, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, English, Communications and Performance Studies, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer, Music Industry, RMIT University
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