Just as legendary Nigerian artist Fela Kuti once declared “music is our weapon,” we are once again at a crossroads in the arts and politics, as wars intensify in the Middle East. Over the centuries, even in thousands of years, resistance to oppression and injustice found its voice in poetry, literature and art. Our guest, veteran music industry executive Robert Singman, has long defended the right to fully express himself, including politically. However, as he points out, such a message could resonate deeply in some communities, especially in this age of rising polarization, while being rejected by other communities. “We warn that our addiction to our mobile phones and algorithms has created it,” Singerman said. [further] polarization. Now, he believes more than ever, actors, artists and filmmakers retain both the power and responsibility “to influence to make a difference.” With nearly half a century of experience managing some of the world’s most iconic artists, Robert Singerman is now Senior Vice President of Lyricfind.
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