[DailyChord] 04Jan08: SoundScan data confirms music sales drop

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SoundScan data confirms music sales drop
Story from Reuters via Yahoo.

Old recordings of jazz greats discovered
Story from AP.

James Brown’s unreleased recordings remain locked
Story from LA Times. (site reg req’d)

Live Nation signs Jonas Brothers to touring deal
Story from Reuters.

Beyonce wins dispute over “Baby Boy”
Story from BBC News.

RIAA’s Sherman disputes Washington Post story in debate
Story from CNET.

Sony BMG plans to drop DRM
Story from Business Week.

Protest music needs a good hook
Column from New Republic via The Australian.

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