New York City's rich live music scene, from jazz clubs to Broadway, is critical to its cultural identity and economy, but working musicians are struggling. The escalating cost of living, coupled with shifts toward pre-recorded music, threatens their survival. Many essential musicians, who contribute to the city's vibrancy and economy, are being forced to leave. As negotiations for new union contracts take place, the urgency of supporting musicians intensifies. The article emphasizes that live music's unique qualities and connections cannot be replicated, making it crucial to fight for its future in NYC.
The rising cost of living in New York has made it nearly impossible for working musicians to survive here.
Live music is irreplaceable. It's spontaneous, emotional, human. It creates connections between performers and audiences that simply can't be downloaded or streamed.
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