Digital deterrents drive fans away - article and audio

Canadians who download music haven't hurt record sales, but digital locks and technology imposed by major companies to restrict music sharing has created a "sense of fear" that may drive consumers away from Canadian music, a coalition of prominent musicians said yesterday.

The Canadian Music Creator's Coalition was in Ottawa urging the ministers of heritage and industry to do what's best for music fans and embrace the new world of digital downloading and online music sharing in the government's upcoming review of copyright law -- even if that means upsetting the powerful music industry lobby.

Ottawa Citizen - Digital deterrents drive fans away, musicians' group tells politicians.
You can also listen to the audio of their interview (MP3).

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