In this episode of MFM SPEAKS OUT podcast, co-host Adam Reifsteck and guitarist, composer, and music rights activist Ken Hatfield discuss the ongoing struggle between those who create music and those who profit from the labors and creations of others. We are witnessing the greatest expansion of technological knowledge in human history. Consequently, more secure copyright is necessary to protect the legal ownership of the individual’s creations – despite what Big Tech wants you to believe. The responsibility of making sure you are getting compensated for your work and not unfairly exploited is on the musician. It is more important now than ever that we come together as a community and fight for our rights. Unless we enact change, the days of music being a viable profession are numbered.

The two songs featured  Etude No. 5 in E-Major and Variation No. 12 are provided courtesy of Ken Hatfield.

Credits
Producer and host:  Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa
Publisher: Musicians For Musicians (MFM), Inc.
Technical support: Adam Reifsteck (MFM Board)

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