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Black Musicians Making Strides in Country Music
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10:49 - 14:05 (03:16)

A black musician talks about his experiences with racism and inequality in the country music scene over the past 14 years, but notes that now with the success of other black artists in the genre, like Kane Brown and Mickey Guyton, there is progress being made.

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The speaker expresses feelings of guilt for accessing and playing music for free from the internet instead of buying physical copies and the impact it has had on the music industry.
10:49 - 12:10 (01:21)
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Music Piracy
Summary

The speaker expresses feelings of guilt for accessing and playing music for free from the internet instead of buying physical copies and the impact it has had on the music industry.

Chapter
Black Musicians Making Strides in Country Music
Episode
"Darius Rucker"
Podcast
SmartLess
The country music industry has seen a rise in black artists achieving success, but it has not always been easy.
12:10 - 14:05 (01:54)
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country music
Summary

The country music industry has seen a rise in black artists achieving success, but it has not always been easy. In the past, some DJs and industry insiders doubted the potential of black artists, but now there are more opportunities for diversity.

Chapter
Black Musicians Making Strides in Country Music
Episode
"Darius Rucker"
Podcast
SmartLess