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February 8, 2021
Working Musician Podcast:Episode 118 The MLC's Kris Ahrend | Mechanical Licensing Collective
The MLC’s CEO Kris Ahrend joins the Working Musician Podcast and host David Pedrick to discuss the full scope of The MLC’s work. Click here to listen to the episode.
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