Copyright Collecting Societies in Developing Countries:Possibilities and Dangers

Copyright Collecting Societies in Developing Countries:Possibilities and Dangers
Sibylle E. Schlatter

ISBN 1–84113–571–2
Hart Publishing

In developing countries the arts play a larger and different role than in industrialised countries. This applies in particular to those categories of art which do not require incorporation into a tangible medium to be perceived by an audience. Therefore it is without question that music is one of the most important means to express the genuine culture of all ethnic groups. Music contributes to the national/ethnical self-identity and, along with dance, has
an integrative effect as it usually involves group members performing together. Sociologically and politically music serves as a stabilising parameter within the group. Outside the original community it can assist in creating
confidence, understanding and even friendship among ethnic groups which may otherwise be prone to conflict because of fear of the unknown.