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December 2020

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December 23, 2020

Ka-chinglebells, Ka-chinglebells, Ka-chingle all the way

Ever wondered what Mariah Carey earns yearly from one song and why? by Bindu De Knock   At the end of a bizarre and exhausting year, we all look for a bit of comfort and normalcy. Luckily, there are things that never change: the Yuletide musical canon overtaking radio stations worldwide. One song in particular stands out: All I want for Christmas ……is You. The…
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December 14, 2020

The answer, my friend, is in the value of copyright

Author: Bindu De KnockAs this bizarre year draws to a close, the final songwriter’s catalog acquisitions are finalized. Recent transactions included the catalogues of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, David Crosby, Keith Shocklee. Dylan sold his catalogue for $300 million and Stevie Nicks sold 80% of her catalogue for $100 million. Why are songwriters selling their body of work to publishers or investment vehicles?Source Photo: BOB…
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