Keith Harris Pens Powerful Open Letter on Equality and Racism In the Music Industry
Veteran British artist manager and label executive Keith Harris has posted a striking open letter to the music industry’s hierarchy, calling for enduring change.Harris, who has worked on both sides of the Atlantic, entered the industry in 1974, first with Transatlantic Records and later with EMI and Motown, among other labels.Through his career, he worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and many more, and to this day continues to represent Stevie Wonder.A tireless advocate for artists and campaigner for equal opportunity, Harris received an honorary doctorate by the University of Westminster in 2007, and in 2015 was awarded an OBE 2015 for services to the music industry.Harris has also faced barriers due to