Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music
Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

January 01, 2001 | 49 min

The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.

Genres

Documentary Music

Cast

Naomi Scott

Thurston Moore

Naomi Scott

Chuck D

Naomi Scott

Ani DiFranco

Naomi Scott

Michael Franti

Naomi Scott

Kathleen Hanna

Naomi Scott

Reebee Garafolo

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