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Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies - CBS News

Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies - CBS News

The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas.

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Pentatonix's journey from YouTube desperation to Grammy-winning stardom encapsulates the ruthless nature of a capitalist entertainment industry that devours authentic talent for profit, then discards it when it demands autonomy. Their initial record deal loss for refusing to compromise their a cappella roots is a stark example of corporate greed trampling artistic integrity. Yet, their perseverance and success outside the traditional system is a powerful testament to the potential of artists reclaiming power from industry titans, a reminder that true art can, and must, exist beyond the clutches of capitalist exploitation.

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