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The history of drummers as workers

Matt BrennanUniversity of Glasgow [This blog post is excerpted from the author’s book, Kick It: A Social History of the Drum Kit (Oxford University Press, 2020).] Q: What’s the difference between a drummer and a savings...

Musicians, Labor, and COVID19

David Arditi University of Texas at Arlington When states and localities shutdown all gatherings over 10 people, the impact was devastating on musicians’ lives and many supporting workers in the entertainment industry. However, I...