Sheila E. Chokes Up During Senate Judiciary Hearing
Grammy Award winning artist Sheila E. tearfully testified before the Senate Judiciary committee on the importance of passing the proposed Performance Rights Act, legislation that would require broadcast radio stations to directly pay the musicians they feature.
“I get emotional because I see what music does for…kids. Music is my life and it is not fair what is happening,” said Sheila E. (0:17)
August 4, 2009
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