OLPC and Recording studios
Dec 14th, 2007 8:49 am – 0 comment
Recording studios (that supported OLPC) might give artists the ability to license "part" of the content that they create in the studio to an OLPC remix music library. In one song there might 20 layers, splitting these layers up and making some available for remix seems like a do-able idea. Bringing a network of studios around the world that would bring different cultural music to...
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hafhp Vision is clear
Sep 22nd, 2007 1:51 am – 0 comment
Previuosly it seemed the best idea was for hungry artists to adapt to other organizations. I see the process now differently. Working with company's that deal in distribution of art is not easy. HAFHP looks to be a non-profit.
The Plan.
HAFHP defines its mission.
HAFHP sets up as a non-profit organization.
HAFHP looks for sponsors to back the project.
HAFHP builds a website.
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hafhp and Jamendo
Aug 13th, 2007 5:49 pm – 0 comment
Recently I spoke with Laurent Kratz the co-founder and CEO of Jamendo. Laurent mentioned that Jamendo might be interested in the possibility of incorporating a hafhp style license into their system. Much of the music within Jamendo maintains the commercial rights to that content (around 3000 full albums are listed on the Jamendo site that maintain the commercial rights). Nothing...
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