The owners of Elvis Presley’s music have sued Anthropic for allegedly using his copyrighted lyrics without permission to train its AI models and generating infringing versions of his songs. In a lawsuit filed Friday, Authentic Brands Group, the licensing platform that controls Presley’s intellectual property — along with other companies, trusts and individuals who own…
Alberton, Johannesburg-based music producer Justin Erasmus Samro, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation, now requires members to disclose how much AI went into a song when they register it with the body. But it sets no minimum level of human contribution, and disclosure “does not, in itself, constitute a determination of copyright eligibility or an…
Dolly Parton, the American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist whose career spanned more than six decades, died on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80. Parton died in Nashville, Tennessee, after a brief battle with cancer, according to her family and representatives. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death in a video posted to…
Songs that are largely or wholly created by AI have been banned from Australia’s music charts. From this week, all releases must be “substantially human made” to be eligible. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) said the new code would help “promote the human nature of artistry”. It follows a controversy around a cover of…
African music continues to connect with audiences around the world, with artists, genres, and cultural movements shaping how listeners discover and engage with music across the continent. As these sounds evolve and new voices emerge, the conversations around African music are becoming just as important as the music itself. That’s where Culture Club comes in….
“I’ve gone through almost the same thing they are going through. And I just decided that I’m not…” Veteran Nigerian galala singer John “Daddy Showkey” Asiemo has expressed disappointment over the long-running feud between P-Square singers Peter and Paul Okoye and their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye. Daddy Showkey made the remarks during…
Apple is increasing the monthly cost of its Apple Music streaming service for South African subscribers. Local customers received email notifications regarding the adjusted pricing structure, which is set to take effect on 27 August 2026. Read: Cape Town approves the Equinix 170MW data centre The price adjustments across tiers are as follows: Individual Plan:…
World Star Records has announced the 2026 edition of the Euro-Africa International Music and Cultural Festival, an initiative aimed at strengthening cultural diplomacy and cooperation between Africa and Europe through music and the arts. The festival will be held under the theme: ‘Promoting Cultural Diplomacy, Peace, Unity and Development Through Music.’ At a press conference…
Rolfo | Moment | Getty Images This summer, mega artist Harry Styles will take the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City for an exclusive 30-show residency – his only planned stop in the country and a show that’s garnered intense attention since its announcement. Despite her best efforts, Shira Elfassy won’t be…
The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) is a leading platform connecting African music professionals with the global music industry, and the sixth edition returns to Constitution Hill on 22–23 May 2026, bringing together music industry leaders, artists, technology innovators, and rights organisations to explore the future of music, innovation, and creator rights in the age…
