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Mr Aborga Writes: Simple Approach To Music Publishing

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Many Ghanaian artists have ignored the topic of music publishing, or should I say they had no idea it exists? Either way, artists in Ghana, especially the young ones, have no idea what this is all about.

There is little to no education on this, and I will blame the masterminds running the music business in Ghana, especially the Performing Rights Organization. I say this because publishers work hand in hand with them, and it’s only fair they share this side of music with artists

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Now, music publishing is a complicated topic but, one doesn’t need to know the inside out of the whole thing. The important thing is knowing how it helps you as an artist to collect royalties on all your songs no matter where it’s played or used commercially.

How the publisher monitors your songs and collects your royalties shouldn’t be your headache. Your concern is understanding what original content means and how many rights you have to your song.

Last but not least, anyone that participated in making that piece of music must have some amount of publishing rights unless written otherwise in a recording contract or split-sheet.

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In a nutshell, music publishing means giving a Publisher the rights or power to monitor your songs exclusively and collect all types of royalties on your behalf. I will write about the type of royalties artists are entitled to in another article soon.

To do this, you have to be the original copyright holder of the song or owns a part of the copyright percentage.

Most Publishing contracts are exclusive, and by exclusive, it simply means only one publisher or publishing company has the right to collect all royalties across the universe on your behalf. In certain cases, there are non-exclusive publishing deals, but it’s not very common.

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One of the advantages of having a publisher is the peace of mind to make music instead of chasing and monitoring your songs yourself. Secondly, publishers can pitch your songs to moviemakers, advertisers, and all sorts of places for Sync placements. (I will explain Synchronization in another article as well.

Getting a publisher is very easy these days. Distribution platforms like Beatstars (also a beat store), CD Baby, Ditto Music, and others have music publishing integrated into their platform. This way, you distribute your music and get it on publishing on one platform.

To conclude, all artists need to have a publishing deal to enjoy maximum royalty collection across the universe.

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Biography: African Dance Rhythm’s Journey and impact

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African Dance Rhythms Cultural Ensemble is a dynamic cultural organization based in both Ghana and the United States, founded by Fofoo Attiso, also known as Apey. The ensemble is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of African heritage through vibrant performances, educational workshops, and community-based programs.

Specializing in traditional African dance and drumming, the group performs a wide variety of styles from across the continent, including West, East, and Southern Africa. Their repertoire features culturally significant dances such as Kpanlogo, Adowa, and Atsiagbekor, each telling stories deeply rooted in African history and values.

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The African Dance Rhythms Cultural Ensemble offers diverse programs such as school workshops, corporate team-building sessions, cultural entertainment for events, and the popular Sankofa Tour in Ghana, where participants engage in traditional arts, crafts, music, and dance.

What truly defines the ensemble is its team of experienced choreographers and dancers, who are experts in African dance forms. With years of performance and teaching experience both locally and internationally, they bring authenticity, skill, and passion to every stage and classroom. Their work not only entertains but also educates and empowers, inspiring a deeper appreciation for African culture around the world.

More about the ensemble and their work can be found at
africandancerhythms.com.

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