REVIEW: Silvan Joray

Silvan Joray, the talented guitarist and composer based in New York City, graces us with his second album as a leader, “Updraft,” released under the Ubuntu Music label. A follow-up to his ambitious 2020 trio album, “cluster,” this offering is a testament to Joray’s forward-thinking original style, characterized by a transparent tone, creative rhythmic ideas, and innovative techniques that venture beyond the typical realm of jazz guitar playing.

Understanding Music Copyright: A Guide for Independent Musicians

We’ve already seen so many court cases over copyright infringement. Sometimes, one artist has a similar idea to another artist and inadvertently makes a song that sounds similar. And sometimes it may be on purpose, who knows. The point is, you need to protect yourself. So let’s talk music copyright.

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HERE’S EXACTLY HOW SPOTIFY’S NEW 1,000 ANNUAL STREAMS ROYALTY POLICY WORKS…

MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news stories. MBW Reacts is supported by JKBX, a technology platform that offers consumers access to music royalties as an asset class.

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