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Clarinetist James Zimmermann Exposes the Death of Merit in Music #shorts #dei #music #willcain
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February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026
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0:58Now PlayingIs excellence in the arts being replaced by a political agenda? Will Cain sits down with American Clarinetist James Zimmermann to discuss the shift from merit based hiring to DEI priorities in the world of professional music. Zimmermann shares his firsthand experience of being targeted for challenging the narrative that racism, rather than performance quality, is the reason for missed opportunities. Will Cain examines why even subjective fields like art must fight to retain the validity of merit before they lose their soul entirely.
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