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Creating a Common Narrative to Put African Talent on the Global Music Map – Midem 2019

Jun 20, 2019

Driven by a music-hungry fan base that is young and mobile-friendly, the continent’s music consumption is fast-growing and reaching global audiences thanks to streaming. Despite different local realities from one market to the next, there is a common will to unite among African artists and music professionals to build sustainable music ecosystems and to create a common narrative to put African talent on the global music map.

 

Speakers:

David Alexander, Managing Director, Sheer Music Publishing (South Africa), Temi Adeniji, Director, International Strategy & Operations, Warner Music Group (USA),  Solange Cesarovna, Artist & CEO, SCM-Cape Verdean Society of Music (Capo Verde) Phil Choi, Head of International Partnerships, Boomplay (Africa) Moderator: Kam Tambini, Music Editor, Okay Africa (USA)