About fees, selling records, and public funding: How musicians strive for a living in the digital era.

  • Podcast by Fajr Soliman
    «TIMEZONES» – Episode 16. This edition hosts three composers, musicians, and DJs of various backgrounds and music styles to shed light on the Egyptian music industry.
  • Podcast by Turkana
    «TIMEZONES» – Episode 15. This edition offers insight into the uncompressed underground music scene in Kampala, Uganda, shaped by many inspiring and upcoming artists.
  • Quotation by JacqNoise

    «There are these institutions which grant children traditional instruments, why not do it with synthesizers instead of only granting them to synthfluencers that make commercials for the brand when they have so many already. Why not include those that are curious and want to learn and start from scratch? The biggest win is for those that are interested and have no clue about the technique.»

  • Monika Żyła
    Musicians operate in a market that demands constant innovation and productivity. Inspired by the «OneBeat» residency program, our writer calls for new modes of artistic production, based on sharing rather than competition.