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Liz Pelly on the Spotify machine, and remembering jazz greats Judy Bailey and Sheila Jordan

The Music Show

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Streaming Services and Music's Evolution

This chapter explores the impact of streaming platforms on musicians and listeners, emphasizing the shift from active engagement to passive consumption of music. It critiques the reduction of music's rich context to background sound while addressing the challenges artists face in this new landscape, including the rise of AI-generated music. The discussion also highlights the importance of authentic listening experiences and supporting independent artists amidst the digital music revolution.

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