New York City Musicians’ Union Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for President

The New York City Musicians’ Union (AFM Local 802) has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Local 802 President Sara Cutler issued a statement noting, “As a union dedicated to the principles of justice, equality and workers’ rights, Local 802 enthusiastically endorses Kamala Harris for president. Her lifelong legacy of standing up for working families, fighting for fair wages, {…}

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Asks Joe Biden and Kamala Harris To Appoint Secretary for Arts

(Credit: Hans van der Woerd) Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera and Philadelphia Orchestra, has sent an open letter to incoming U.S. President Joe Biden, and incoming Vice-President Kamala Harris. In his letter, the famed Canadian maestro asked the new administration to take immediate action in order to save the embattled US cultural sector. “Artists need {…}