How do licensing agreements help artists earn money from their music?what are the various licensing arrangements?

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  • How do licensing agreements help artists earn money from their music? What are the various licensing arrangements?
  • Should artists and songwriters be entitled to a greater share of the monies paid by Spotify and Pandora, or are these entities compensating artists and songwriters fairly through promoting their music, which ultimately leads to profits generated by tour ticket and merchandise sales?