They are members like everybody else.
I think they should be allowed if there is no other prize than the honour.
If there is nothing to gain, I think only contributing OSCM's will be in the contest since they are here, no matter what.
It should at least be tried once.
I applied for a job at the national jazz archive, but they thought I needed a Ph.D. in philosophy to digitalize the swedish jazz discography.
I didn't understand that, now that they have published their work.
My main interest have been rock and jazz history, but the last year I have been reading a lot about 18th century music and I have even bought some records. :)
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Actress Alexandra Rapaport:
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