David Israelite is the president CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association, the trade association representing American music publishers and their songwriting partners. Variety welcomes responsible commentary, please send ideas to music@variety.com. The political tidal wave that swept across America will have consequences far beyond Washington. For the music industry, and particularly for the […]
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