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Grammys Showcase Music Industry's Diversity, Inclusion
Jan 31, 2024
Harvey Mason, CEO of the Recording Academy, discusses the 2024 Grammy Awards and bringing diversity and inclusion to the music industry. They also talk about advocating for fair payment, legislation to protect musicians, and the challenges of balancing CEO responsibilities while still pursuing a passion for creating music.
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- The Recording Academy is actively working towards increasing diversity and representation in the music industry by rethinking and overhauling its membership to include more people of color and women.
- The Recording Academy not only focuses on the Grammys but also advocates for fair treatment and payment of musicians, striving to ensure equitable systems for royalties and intellectual property ownership.
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