V Shrinivasan v. Music Academy: Way guided by the will?
Introduction Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi is a name of great repute in the Carnatic Music. Golden legacy was left behind by the legendary singer who is still remembered for her brilliant work. To acknowledge the same, the Chennai Music Academy wanted to add M.S. Subbulakshmi’s name to the Sangita Kalanidhi Award. Yet, the Madras High Court … Continue reading V Shrinivasan v. Music Academy: Way guided by the will?
Read more »A Critical Analysis On The Determination Of Copyright Infringement In Sound-Alike Songs With Reference To “Ed Sheeren Vs Sami Chokri
Introduction Humans and music have been entwined from the beginning of time. Various kinds of expression are subject to an identical criterion for copyright infringement. However, because of its distinctive characteristics, musical expressiveness presents significant difficulties for courts adjudicating infringement issues. Contrary to literature or physical manifestations of art such as paintings and sculptures, music is … Continue reading A Critical Analysis On The Determination Of Copyright Infringement In Sound-Alike Songs With Reference To “Ed Sheeren Vs Sami Chokri
Read more »Safeguarding The Rights of Musicians Within The Indian Music Industry.
Introduction At the onset of a musician’s career, artists are extremely vulnerable to third-party exploitations that leads to multiple rights being assigned. One of the most unscrupulous and controversial contracts within the music industry, known as the “360-degree deal” , also known as the multiple rights deal, where the record labels retain complete control over … Continue reading Safeguarding The Rights of Musicians Within The Indian Music Industry.
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