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Island Records founder Chris Blackwell shares his thoughts on U2s decision to partner with Apple, Inc. to partner with apple to allow their album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb to ship preloaded on some iPods.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell shares his opinions on digital downloads and whether it makes sense for a music company to embrace it fully as a mode of distribution.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, assesses whether it's a good time or a bad time to be a music entrepreneur launching a new venture.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, talks about his experiences with independent film distribution, both with Island and Palm Pictures.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, talks about the music he listened to as a young person, and about the choices he made that led him to a career in the music business.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, offers advice to a seminar at Loyola University, New Orleans on finding distribution for your independent label, and why it can often be difficult.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, shares his thoughts on how indigenous folk musics around the world can survive and remain viable, and the challenges that face makers, distributors and advocates of indigenous music in todays market.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, discusses the tendency of major labels to maximize income at the expense of artist development, and shares his thoughts on what independent labels can do to help develop and break the talent on their roster.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, shares his thoughts on the marketing potential of local radio.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, talks about the relationship between New Orleans music and the roots of Reggae.