Music Is the Lifeblood of New Orleans: Let’s Pay the People Who Make It Possible

Percy “Master P” Miller Master P is one of the most successful rappers and producers of all time, but like any other recording artist, he’s never earned a dollar in royalties for when his recordings get played on U.S. radio stations. This is because for as long as radio has existed, U.S. Law hasn’t required stations to pay the performers on songs, only the songwriters. It’s a uniquely American phenomenon as markets in many other countries have paid both creators for years. (make smaller font) Master P thinks the answer comes from the passage of the American Music Fairness Act, which would update the law and allow recording artists to start seeing radio royalties as well. Master P is one of many artists including Jackson Browne, Gloria Estefan and Peter Frampton who’ve now called for the passing of the bill and for the standard to change. No place in the world has influenced music quite like New Orleans. Visitors flock to our city from all over the world to experience our vibrant and diverse music scene that spans every genre imaginable – from jazz to gospel to blues to rock to hip hop, and more. They all come to take...