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Our Music Industry Needs Incentives
The news that customs duty exemptions were extended for energy companies until 2020, as reported in the Express on 16th December 2017 is positive. So too, the report that Parliament passed a motion for similar exemptions for the [...]
Digital Distribution for the Caribbean Artist
Overview Digital Distribution makes it easier for musicians in the Caribbean to place their music before a worldwide audience. Through placement in online stores and streaming services inclusive of iTunes, Pandora and Spotify; songwriters, artists [...]
Our Copyright Laws are Clear
In recent weeks the Business of Carnival and Entertainment series of articles published in Newsday’s Business Day have been relevant and important in facilitating a national discussion on the contribution of these sectors to the wider economy. [...]
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Cheers from Fans, but Far From Royalties
It is certainly both exciting and refreshing to see a young face of the Trinidad and Tobago music landscape, pursuing excellence in the international realm. Since his spectacular performance at the 2016 Soca Monarch, which [...]
Launching an Online Music Service in the Caribbean
Like its people, the music of the Caribbean is uniquely diverse and comprised of a plethora of genres. From Reggae and Calypso to Zouk and Salsa, the quality of the region’s musical offerings reflects the [...]
Copyright Confusion: COTT Vs TTCO
In recent years, copyright issues have featured prominently on our national Carnival landscape. Topical debates have included: the unauthorized use of musical samples, masqueraders ability to post their photos to social media outlets and most [...]