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Independent Music

Obama Changes The Rap Game

Daniel Riggs | Posted 02.27.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Songs, Hip Hop, American Muslims, Muslims, Independent Music, Rappers, Music, Hip-Hop, Obama Hip-Hop, Rap Music, Hiphop, Entertainment News
Daniel Riggs

Hip-hop music has always acted as a sort of watchdog for political movement. Lyrics range from anti-American to revolutionary to ideas that encourage listeners to simply stay aware.

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Indie Music Memo To FCC: We Need A Level Playing Field Too

Rich Bengloff | Posted 02.15.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Independent Label, Digital Music, Thomas Friedman, Fcc, A2IM, Julius Genachowski, FCC Chairman, Digital Downloads, Music Industry, Digital, American Association of Independent Music, Independent Music Stores, Independent Music, Indie Music, Technology, Entertainment News
Rich Bengloff

Just like the free exchange of ideas, freedom in the arts requires equal access for players of all sizes. When it's up to fans, demand for independent music increases dramatically.

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Indie Music: A Soundtrack for Troubling Financial Times

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 11.20.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Entertainment, Atlanta, Tad Armstrong, Economy, Lee Kennedy, Linda Bolley, Independent Music, Music, Sonia Tetlow, Recession, Family Values, Claire Holley, Neworleans, Financial Crisis, Wall Street Crash, Entertainment News
Georgianne Nienaber

Like southern sweet tea on a hot afternoon, everything about the album Hush is just plain excellent and singer/songwriter Claire Holley's voice is nothing short of achingly beautiful.

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