We caught up with Liny Kruger of the Cape-based company Palila Publicity. Kruger is an independent music publicist and promoter. Her company specialises in publicity for events such as festivals and CD launches.
A reader has sent us a brief letter asking what he needs to do after realising that a label unknown to him has re-recorded some of his songs, but have used a different artist to sing what our reader claims are his original compositions. He further explains that the label did not ask for permission or pay him to use his works. Industry expert Nick Matzukis explains to the reader what he can do regarding this matter.
Durban-based businesswoman Zanele “Zanele .M” Mbokazi is breaking new ground in the Southern African gospel music sector. Her acclaimed Crown Gospel Awards will feature....
Kefiloe Molefe is one person who has been working for Sheer Publishing for a number of years, MIO chats to her about her job and other industry matters.
Not so long, MIO received a query from a music producer who has just started working with a number of artists in the industry and would like to know more about producer's (beat maker's) contracts.
A tug of war has erupted between an up-and-coming hip hop act called Nu Membaz and Goodnoise - a newly-established publishing company owned by SAMA award-winning record producer, Crighton Goodwill.
The 6th South African Music Conference (SAMC) came to an end last Thursday after four days of workshops at the Alexander Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg..
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