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
This show originally on June 9, 2016 at 11 a.m.
Event:
The Short North Stage will be presenting August Wilson's play, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, June 2nd-19th. More information can be found at: http://www.shortnorthstage.org/calendar/v/536