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Sesac Pop Awards When: Mon, May 4, 5:00 pm Where: New York Public Library, 5th Avenue at 42nd Street Why: SESAC, the nation's most progressive performing rights organization, will celebrate the songwriters and publishers behind the most performed songs of the past year at the 2015 SESAC Pop Music Awards on Monday, May 4 at the historic New York Public Library. The awards ceremony honors those who have made pioneering contributions to music and will feature soon-to-be-announced performances from chart-topping artists. Jon Platt, President, North America, for Warner/Chappell Music, will be honored with the distinguished “Visionary Award” for his leadership role, creative vision and notable achievements. Legendary hip-hop artist and Public Enemy founder Chuck D, who had originally encouraged Platt to make the move from DJ to the music business, will present Platt with the special award. [Details]