Impact of White Artists on Black Musicians

This chapter explores the repercussions of white artists profiting off songs originally performed by black artists, exemplified through the experiences of musicians like Laverne Baker. It delves into the challenges faced by black artists in gaining recognition and the activism efforts to protect their music from unauthorized copying. The narrative also highlights the shift in the music industry influenced by Baker's actions, leading to a decline in careers of white copycat artists like Georgia Gibbs.