| Sumario: | The article "Blacksound: Making Race and Popular Music in the United States" explores the history of popular music in the US, focusing on the exploitation of Black artists in the creation of blackface minstrelsy. Author Matthew Morrison introduces the concept of "Blacksound" to explain how Black musicians were often unable to benefit financially from their contributions to the music industry. The book delves into the cultural and legal barriers that limited African Americans' ability to profit from their intellectual property, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of race, music, and copyright law in the US.
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