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Indonesia pushes for international legal framework on digital royalties

Politics 3 months ago

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Indonesia pushes for international legal framework on digital royalties

An estimated $55.5 billion in music and audiovisual royalties go uncollected worldwide each year, according to UNESCO and the World Bank.

Musicians welcome court ruling on royalty payments

Society 3 months ago

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Musicians welcome court ruling on royalty payments

In its ruling, the Constitutional Court asserted the royalties for commercial live performances should be paid by the party organizing the performances, rather than the performers themselves, either through a rights management agency or directly to songwriters or rights holders.

So, do you really know Oslo Ibrahim?

Culture and Entertainment 5 months ago

So, do you really know Oslo Ibrahim?

The alternative-pop musician’s new EP, Top 5, is less about reinvention and more about reintroduction.

'Kepada, Yang Terhormat': Raissa Anggiani's unsent love letters

Entertainment 5 months ago

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'Kepada, Yang Terhormat': Raissa Anggiani's unsent love letters

The singer-songwriter’s highly anticipated full-length album is a lyrical correspondence of love, life and some private musings.

Ade Govinda, the hitmaker of euphonic, everlasting pop

Entertainment 6 months ago

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Ade Govinda, the hitmaker of euphonic, everlasting pop

With emotionally charged lyrics and haunting melodies, the songwriter-producer has established his unique musical and lyrical characteristics in the country’s modern pop scene.

Mariah Carey to hold October concert in Sentul

Entertainment 9 months ago

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Mariah Carey to hold October concert in Sentul

Fans can expect to hear her signature vocals on greatest hits such as “Hero,” “My All,” “Always Be My Baby,” as well as her latest single, “Type Dangerous.”

Legendary songstress Titiek Puspa dies at 87

Society 11 months ago

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Legendary songstress Titiek Puspa dies at 87

Legendary singer and songwriter Titiek Puspa died at the age 87 on Thursday of complications from a brain hemorrhage.

Music streaming was 2022's top moneymaker for songwriters, composers

Entertainment 2 years ago

Music streaming was 2022's top moneymaker for songwriters, composers

Digital royalty collections surged nearly 34% to 4.2 billion euros in 2022 as more consumers turned to music and video subscription services, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) said in the report.

Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach dead at 94

Entertainment 3 years ago

Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach dead at 94

Bacharach worked with stars such as Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones and also wrote hits such as "Walk On By" and "Do You Know the Way to San Jose."

'Jerusalema' hit-maker says Africa now hitting its stride

Art & Culture 4 years ago

'Jerusalema' hit-maker says Africa now hitting its stride

"Now is the time for Africa to shine, to present our culture to the world."

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