Songwriter helps explain the Ed Sheeran copyright lawsuit

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Editors Desk Source: CBC News:

May 04, 2023

Singer Ed Sheeran is in the middle of a lawsuit in New York City, accused of copying Marvin Gaye's classic Let's Get it On. Songwriter Dan Kanter explains what’s behind the case and why making original music can get complicated.

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