August 2015 theme: The recording industry

Understanding the evolution of the recording industry and the changing role of labels is a fascinating and important topic for all musicians and anyone taking an interest in the industry. Because of this, our theme for the month of August is the Recording Industry. We have commissioned numerous overview texts, written by local experts all over Africa, to provide an introduction to the recording industry in their countries. These typically provide some historical background before giving details of some of the leading recording studios and record labels in the country at the moment – vital information for anyone looking to record or simply learn more.

• The recording industry in Malawi – http://www.musicinafrica.net/recording-industry-malawi
• The history of Zimbabwe’s recording industry – http://www.musicinafrica.net/history-zimbabwes-recording-industry
• The Gambian recording industry – http://www.musicinafrica.net/gambian-recording-industry
• The recording and video industries In Uganda – http://www.musicinafrica.net/recording-and-video-industries-uganda
• The recording industry in Rwanda –  http://www.musicinafrica.net/recording-industry-rwanda
• The recording industry in Tanzania – http://www.musicinafrica.net/recording-industry-tanzania
• The recording industry in Ghana – http://www.musicinafrica.net/recording-industry-ghana 
• Recording, performing and royalties in Senegal – http://www.musicinafrica.net/recording-performing-and-royalties-senegal
• The recording industry in the DRC and its impact on Kenyan popular music – http://www.musicinafrica.net/recording-industry-drc-and-its-impact-kenyan-popular-music-0
• The South African recording and publishing industries – http://www.musicinafrica.net/south-african-recording-and-publishing-industries