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Alison Duke
Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music
"Episode 3"
Synopsis:
PAID IN FULL: THE BATTLE FOR BLACK MUSIC explores the systemic racism faced by Black artists in the music industry from its inception to the digital streaming age. Despite remarkable success stories, prejudicial practices persist in the machinery of the music industry, with exploitative contracts and copyright arrangements often hindering artists’ autonomy and financial reward and coming with a devastating personal cost.
Episode Synopsis:
Streaming changed everything, but the economics are still bad for most Black recording artists. What does it take to get fair pay for music in the digital era?
Nominees:
Alison Duke
Channel:
CBC Gem
Production Company:
Pink Towel Canada Inc., Zinc Media
