MUIN 372x Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Anita B., Anita Baker, Macy Gray
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Coordinates (hub/leader of) the rest of the artist"s team. Directs the kind of work the artist s taking. What merchandise to sell at shows (oversee mercy. Either works with a publicist, or does that job too, if there"s none. Buffer between the artist & rest of world. Ask your attorney, booking agent, etc. for referral. Anita baker vs. bnb associates (1996; anita b. won) Typically artists/bands can only hire one personal manager at a time. Manager, however, can represent more than one artist/band. Key man clause (against manager; for artists w/ clout) Artist management contracts can be either an oral or written agreement (both. Difficult and time consuming to prove in court occur!) In this event, advice: send the other person a letter, email (anything in writing) outlining your understanding of the agreement! California, ny & many other states require an agent must be licensed, under state law, to procure employment for artists (ca labor code 1700. 4)
