Etta James - Misty Blue

Paying Songwriters an 'appallingly low' rate in the US

 

Warner Chappell: Spotify, Google and Amazon are paying songwriters an 'appallingly low' rate in the US

The US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) is currently conducting proceedings to determine the mechanical royalty rate that music streaming services will pay songwriters for the five years between 2023 and 2027. Today (February 7), in a letter sent to Warner Chappell Music's US songwriters, and obtained by MBW, WCM Co-Chair and CEO Guy Moot, and WCM Co-Chair and COO Carianne Marshall (pictured) call the proceedings a "critical moment" for songwriters, and urge them to "raise awareness around this important issue" over the coming months. Elsewhere in the letter to WCM songwriters, Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall note that, "many of you rely on songwriting as your primary source of income, and we’re doing everything in our power to achieve a positive outcome". They add: "Without songwriters, we wouldn’t have songs or streaming services – there’d be no music business at all..." (MBW)

Tony Sharper LPH

Tony Sharper

President,Founder,Sharp,Sharper Bros. Past Voting member Grammy, CMA Country Music Assoc. Stellar, GMA Gospel Music Asso. Sharper Brothers inc. is a past member of The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

Tony is a Drummer, Lead Vocal, Producer, Writer, one time perform with Arthur Crume and The Soul Stirrers of Chicago,  the High Way Que, former voteing member of Grammy Awards  and President of Sharp Records and Sharper Brothers Records (www.sharprecordsusa.com) Tony Have a performer skills with a strong knowledge of music theory and history. Dedicated Musician willing to collaborate with other professionals and also perform in a solo role. Consistently cultivating long-lasting professional relationships and capable of remaining focused and poised in fast-paced settings in all format of music in today music (NO TRASH MUSIC) for the fan all over the world Passionate Accompanist with Number years of experience in Area of expertise. Extensive knowledge of musical instruction and pinpointing issues in compositions Talented and Skill.

Sharp Records inc., Sharper Brothers Records Inc.

https://www.imaai.org/author/sharplph/

• The Akademia Music Awards is pleased to present the award for Best Pop Song to Tony Sharper LPH for 'Love On It's Way' for the month of January 2022. It is the opinion of The Akademia Board that this work represents an important contribution towards the diversity and advancement of the global music community.

• No Drugs! (Seeking Musicians and Background vocalists plus A MUSIC DIR. Manager that can work for the best, musicians that can play my  original music and is Drugs free, also be able to perform original music of a Earth Wind and Fire band.and  very family oriented. EVERYONE IS A STAR! )
  
  Tony is a Drummer, Lead Vocal, Producer, Writer, one time perform with Arthur Crume and The Soul Stirrers of Chicago,  the High Way Que, former voting member of Grammy Awards  and President of Sharp Records and Sharper Brothers Records (www.sharprecordsusa.com) Tony Have a performer skills with a strong knowledge of music theory and history. Dedicated Musician willing to collaborate with other professionals and also perform in a solo role. Consistently cultivating long-lasting professional relationships and capable of remaining focused and poised in fast-paced settings in all format of music in today music (NO TRASH MUSIC) for the fan all over the world Passionate Accompanist with Number years of experience in Area of expertise. Extensive knowledge of musical instruction and pinpointing issues in compositions Talented and Skill. no club, future concert dates.

https:/www.sharprecordsusa.com

Vona B.

Vona B., is a extraordinarily talented young lady from the Bay Area whose passion and natural talent for performing was evident at a very young age. Born in Oakland, CA, Vona B. is an R&B Artist, whose influences range from Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Ari Lennox and Kehlani. 

Vona B. self-released her debut EP "Down To Mars" in 2016. She then released three singles in 2017: "Running", "Touch" and "My Way". Vona B.'s released "Pieces" in late January 2020 in tribute to her brother, RBCBugzy who passed away in late December 2019.  

Her current release "Run It Up" is anthem of self confidence and self affirmation for all who continue to grind despite the obstacles.  A Lover of Life, Vona B., a self-proclaimed "Hippie" strives to make music that makes you move, challenges your thoughts, and lifts your spirit.