Recording artists may lose their work as new copyright amendment on sound recordings slithers through congress . Denver Musicians Association members will honor Carol Michalowski for her significant achievements in raising the quality and visibility of professional music in Colorado. Among her accomplishments, she is credited with starting the Denver Opera Orchestra and the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Any musicians willing to provide music would be welcomed. Gobalization and commodifaction of culture is of prime importance to any one who wants to encourage local music.
Corporate culture stifles local anything.
Thus the hit-factory syndrome will just get worse and the choices fewer under corporate control of global resources. Good to know that Microsoft has done its research.