#Photographer Sues FELA! Producers Jay-Z, Will Smith & Jada Pinkett, #Copyright Infringement #Copyright Law

New York Times reports the following: “A Brooklyn photographer is suing the producers of the Broadway musical “Fela!” in federal court for copyright and trademark infringement, seeking at least $150,000 in damages for their use of her 1977 photograph of the legendary Nigerian nightclub of the Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Manhattan, argues that the “Fela!” …

VIDEO: IStandardproducers.com Music Producer Haven

In tandem with my article on Music Producer Agreements, if you are a music producer, IStandardproducers.com is a great resource to find inspiration, be motivated and get the real talk on what it takes to be successful in the music industry. Also, if you are an artistslooking to find “beats,” it will also benefit you to check out istandard.  Watch a few clips …