Marlon Wayans to host 2014 MAMAs in KZN
Marlon Wayans will be the official host for the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards taking place at the ICC in Durban on 7 June. Wayans follows in the footsteps of previous hosts such as Wyclef Jean and Eve, who have hosted earlier MAMA events.
Apple, Google, and the streaming stakes
Apple and Google, the two companies that have most changed the fortunes of the music industry, are shifting their weight in preparation for the future of streaming-based music.
Henley MBA in Music & Creative Industries kicks off
The launch of the Henley Business School MBA in the Music & Creative Industries sees the participation of two industry achievers; businessman and entertainer DJ S’Bu and TV anchor Peter Ndoro.
Songwriting - who owns what?
There are degrees of participation in the songwriting process. Remember that the copyright law only recognises the writer of the lyrics as the author and the writer of the main vocal melody as the songwriter.
City Soirée presents Past / Future / Tense
Look out this June for a new creative music project in Cape Town from City Soirée in collaboration with Brundyn+ Gallery; they're calling it Past / Future / Tense.
High5: In other music news #6
Looking at the last week in music, Deadmau5 launched a new app, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra takes advantage of the commercialisation of cannabis, Kudos Records suggests the price of music isn't right, music festivals rake in money for headliners, and streaming has a challenger.
What the furore? #badreview
You've just released your sophmore album - it's taken two years to complete, but you're totally happy with the end-product. Your PR specialist sends out review copies to the media, and already you're receiving positive feedback. But then...
