Policy, Research & Politics
‘Stay Out Of Politics’: Mliswa To Musician Sulu
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- Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Outspoken legislator, Temba Mliswa has advised Dendera maestro, Sulumani Chimbetu not to involve himself in politics, but to stick to his music.
YouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling
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- Tuesday, 22 June 2021
YouTube won its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content.
Government faces backlash after lifting all Covid measures but music ban at night
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- Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Turkey: while all coronavirus measures will be lifted as of July 1, a music ban will be in effect starting from midnight, President and Justice and Development Party (AKP) Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced yesterday (June 21).
Chine : la musique, objet hautement politique
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- Monday, 21 June 2021
Il existe en Chine 73 orchestres professionnels de musique classique et 50 millions d’enfants chinois apprennent le piano. Chose étonnante, les salles chinoises ont un problème diamétralement opposé aux salles occidentales : si ces dernières cherchent à tout prix le moyen de rajeunir leur public, la Chine, elle, cherche à le vieillir.
La educación para la música instrumental y las mujeres
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- Monday, 21 June 2021
El desequilibrio de género en la música instrumental no proviene de la falta de instancias educativas para la formación de compositoras.
El incendio y el dolor: canciones de la herida peruana
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- Monday, 21 June 2021
La música popular del país andino es un espejo de los rastros de racismo, alienación y violencia que han marcado la campaña presidencial
Angélique Kidjo on pop, politics and power
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- Tuesday, 08 June 2021
She’s played with everyone from Tony Allen to David Byrne. Now the Grammy winner is singing with a new generation of African stars, celebrating their continent while confronting its failings.
Does Basata’s move muffle or unfold artists’ creativity?
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- Tuesday, 08 June 2021
The National Arts Council (Basata: ‘Baraza la Sanaa Tanzania’) caused a frenzy in social media after Emmanuel Elibariki - whose stage name s ‘Nay Wa Mitego’ - announced that his song ‘Mama’ which was to be released on Monday, May 3, 2021 was held back by the Basata from being released on streaming platforms.
Music industry remains concerned about European Commission’s guidance on safe harbour reform
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- Tuesday, 08 June 2021
On Friday, the European Commission published guidance to help with that implementation process. You know, entirely too late to help with the implementation process.
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