51.   Graphic artist Nestor Otero said Puente gave Puerto Ricans in the mainland United States and around the world a sense of belonging to a single community.

52.   He argued that fans could benefit if artists had more say in how music is priced and distributed.

53.   However, other artists said they would all quit the show if Batsheva was forced out.

54.   Local performing artists said the article gave a false impression that all Hong Kong movie professionals had ties with triads.

55.   No businessman would say it, no artist would say it.

56.   One artist said he was held for two days in suburban Beijing, and that police threatened to beat him.

57.   Since late August, the artists said, police have raided the community at least three times, often detaining them and sending them back to their hometowns.

58.   Some artists say the labels are necessary to make sure the music gets heard.

59.   The artists said the softly rounded statues represent the friendly people that the Midwest is known for.

60.   The artist has said she meant no disrespect.