- event type:WOMEX 25 Conference Session
- date:22 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025
- time:12:15 - 13:00
- city/area:Tampere
- venue:tba
- country:Finland
- event posted by:Piranha Arts
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Chaired by
Professor Dr. Mike Alleyne (UK/Barbados), Middle Tennessee State University;
with
Dr. Erica K. Smith (Barbados), COSCAP
The Caribbean is home to a diverse range of musical sub-genres like soca, zouk, Dennery segment, bouyon, and more, yet many remain under-documented and under-monetised due to weak publishing and rights management structures. This session explores strategies for preserving and commercialising these genres, ensuring that artists, songwriters, and producers benefit from their cultural contributions. Industry experts will discuss negotiation of the global copyright system, digital tracking, and global licensing opportunities, empowering attendees with actionable steps to secure and expand the economic value of Caribbean music in the evolving global market.