A singer's death, 38,000 songs and a question - who owns the music?
Summary
The article discusses issues of music ownership after the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg. Fans are trying to make his music available online, but face challenges due to complex copyright rules involving producers, distributors, and music labels.Key Facts
- Zubeen Garg was a popular Indian singer who passed away in Singapore.
- Vishal Kalita has a private collection of 38,000 of Garg's songs.
- Many of Garg's songs have uncertain ownership, making online distribution difficult.
- Fans and friends are working to get Garg's songs on streaming platforms.
- Music ownership is complicated, often involving producers, labels, and different copyright types.
- Globally, musicians like Taylor Swift have faced similar ownership challenges.
- In India, the Copyright Act, 1957, governs music ownership, assigning rights separately to lyrics, composition, and recordings.
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