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2. What new titles
is Narada
releasing?
See the "What’s New" section of this web site for
a run down of our newest releases and recent artist signings.
There's also chronological
listing of our recent titles, with links to the album pages
with sound clips. If you like to see an alphabetical list, we've
assembled a complete catalog
listing. If you prefer to
browse by
instrumentation or genre, refine your search by
exploring the links below.
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3. What internet radio stations play
Narada music?
Many internet portals and subscription services has radio players with new
age, jazz, and world music offerings. Search the internet and
you'll be astounded how many!!!
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4. What radio stations
in my area play Narada music?
Radio airplay of our music can be a challenge to hear. It
is
out there! Please write to us with the city in which you live.
We’ll check our database and write you with any stations that
play our music. Or better yet, call your local station and
request your favorite Narada artist or album! Create a
demand for the finest of listening experiences.
There are some excellent online radio
stations...check them out. (This is just the tip of the iceberg.
Use your favorite search engine to find lots more.)
Art Good's
Jazztrax Internet Radio
Smooth Jazz
Radio
SmoothJazzTv.com
WBGO Jazz
FM
CMJ
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5.
Narada In The Digital Age - Downloads and Subscription Services
Narada music is now available online
from several legitimate download services. The best of Jazz, World,
Americana, and New Age are just a few clicks away! Search for your
favorite Narada artists, songs, and albums.
In close
cooperation with the publishers and artists,
we are quickly making Narada music available to you.
The initial enthusiasm for
downloading our music has been fantastic – hearty thanks to
everyone who is accessing these new music services. Thousands of
Narada tracks are online now and every week more and more of our repertoire is being posted. Check back often!
For digital
downloads and music subscriptions, please patronize these sites:
iTunes, the Apple Music Store
Best Buy
BuyMusic
FYE
MSN Entertainment
MusicMatch
MusicNet @ AOL
MusicNow from FullAudio
Napster,
formerly PressPlay
Passalong
PureTracks
REAL Music Store
Rhapsody
@
Listen.com
Sony Connect
Stream Waves
Virgin Digital
Wal-Mart
If you live
outside the U.S., visit these sites from our parent company EMI to locate
a digital retailer in your country:
www.emimusic.info
www.musicfromemi.com
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6. Where can I
learn more about the effects of Music Piracy?
Each year,
the recording industry loses billions of dollars to all forms of
music piracy. It is not a victimless crime. Illegal downloads and music
piracy set in motion a chain reaction that hurts everyone – from honest
customers and retailers, to artists, songwriters, producers, studios,
musicians, engineers, publishers, record companies, manufacturers and
delivery services – thousands of people have lost their jobs. To learn
more about these issues, visit to
ProMusic.
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7.
What can one individual do to help curb music piracy?
To learn more about music piracy issues,
visit to
ProMusic.
Take time
to write your congress person about music piracy…go to
www.myjobismusic.com
With a few simple clicks, you may send an e-mail to your elected officials.Thank you
for your loyalty to Narada. We take great pride in making
exceptional music for you and want to do so for many years to come!
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8. What is "copyright"
and what does that mean for me?
Copyright, along with other intellectual property rights, is
the basic legal principle that underpins all creative works and is a
fundamental right of all artists. Whenever any original musical sound is
recorded, it is automatically protected by copyright.
The aim of copyright is to foster creative works by creating a vibrant and
dynamic climate for artists and creators to work in and to prevent
unauthorized copying of original works. It guarantees that the integrity
of their work is protected and ensures that the copyright holder is the
prime beneficiary of any commercial exploitation of the work.
Copyright protection gives the copyright holder the exclusive legal right
to reproduce, publish, distribute, perform, broadcast, translate or adapt
their work – and to have the exclusive right to license others to do so -
for a fixed period of time. This period varies from country to country,
but for example in the case of recorded music, in Europe copyright lasts
for 50 years and in the USA for 95 years.
As a legal principle, copyright is very well established. The first
copyright law was passed in England in 1709 and today almost every country
in the world has a copyright law. In recognition of the importance of
strong copyright protection, when the World Trade Organization was formed
in 1995, having a modern effective copyright law was one of the
pre-conditions for countries wanting to join.
Copyright is absolutely crucial for all musicians, songwriters and other
artists who wish to work by using their talent. It is automatic and
applies to all creative fields. Without it, there is no way for the
copyright holder to ensure that their work is seen, heard, experienced or
used in the ways and with the quality intended. Without it there is no way
to ensure that those who actually are responsible for creating all the
wonderful art and entertainment around us are the beneficiaries of that
work.
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9. Do you
license music for use in film, TV, and public performances?
You bet we do! For all the details film and
TV music licensing, please visit
http://www.emifilmtv.com/emifilmtv.aspx
For other projects, see our
licensing page for contact
information.
Narada recordings may be available to license for various
projects, including: radio and television commercials,
television and film soundtracks, corporate and educational
purposes.
Narada's music has been featured in feature films, regional and
national television commercials, daytime television dramas,
daytime talk shows, multi-media CD-ROMs, corporate videos and
presentations, the Olympics, worldwide international figure
skating competitions, and instructional videos.
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10. What is "content
protection" and "copy control" ?
Theft of artists' music has reached epidemic proportions, hurting artists,
recording studios, engineers, producers, music publishers, record labels,
music retailers, and ultimately consumers; in fact, the entire music
industry suffers.
For more information about the effects of music
piracy, visit this informative site
EMI MUSIC AND CONTENT PROTECTION.
Select your country from the home page and view the site in your
respective language.
It details the steps that Narada and its parent company EMI are taking to
protect its music and why.
This site should help with any problems you may encounter with any of the
copy control technologies we have introduced on our products and it
enables you to easily get in touch with us to report any problems that
can’t be solved with the information provided there.
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11. I need
some problem solving instructions for a copy controlled CD.
Narada and its parent company EMI are introducing new disc formats in
response to dramatic growth in piracy of our products. In isolated cases,
certain playback problems have been encountered with these disc formats.
Visit this website
www.emimusic.info for answers to some frequently asked questions. Reading the FAQs
may help you with the most common playback problems. If you do not find
the answer to your problem at www.emimusic.info please fill in and submit the Problem Reporting Form found at
www.emimusic.info
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12. How do
I know if I have a copy controlled CD?
Any copy controlled disc released by Narada and its parent company EMI are
clearly marked with the industry's internationally agreed logo to inform
consumers that the disc incorporates copy control technology and what the
minimum requirements for playing the disc are. Visit this website
for more information, minimum requirements, and trouble shooting
instructions:
www.emimusic.info
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13. I am having
trouble hearing sound clips from your site. Can you help
me please?
First check to see that your computer has a functioning
sound card and attached speakers that are turned on and the volume
up. You will also need a media player, such as Real
Player. The sound clips on the site are Real Audio clips. They
are located on each album page. Clicking on a song title that is a
hyperlink (also indicated with a headphones symbol) should automatically
launch your media player and begin streaming the sound sample. If
you need additional information, please go to our Audio
Help page.
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14. How do I make a
career in the music business?
A record label is just one of the many
entities that make up the music industry. Start here -
http://www.starpolish.com/advice/
If you'd like
information and advice about the music industry,
go
to the Star Polish website. It'll give you a
comprehensive overview of how things are done, not just with
record labels, but with music attorneys, managers, and agents,
and so on. At Star Polish, there are informative sections on
presenting your music, networking, finding a manager,
entertainment attorneys, and submitting demos.
To name a few, there are some excellent
books on the subject:
by
M. William Krasilovsky,
Sidney Schemel,
John M. Gross
"All You Need To Know About The Music Business"
by
Donald S. Passman
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15. How do I submit
music to Narada for consideration?
Thank you for your interest in Narada
and its associated labels -
Narada Jazz, Narada World, Back Porch, Shakti, Higher
Octave & Real World.
As
labels that target niche music genres and adult music markets, we release a
limited number of carefully selected albums each year.
The volume of
submissions has grown so great that we can no longer accept, nor
respond to, unsolicited material.
If you are looking for a recording or
licensing arrangement, we only accept submissions through a network of attorneys, management
companies, and other music industry professionals.
Ask your
manager, attorney, and/or music industry contacts to submit to
us on your behalf. If
you need some
advice on your career or
help developing your network, then please
visit the Star Polish website.
Lastly, any
submission packages
sent or phone calls made to Narada will not be returned.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this
matter. Good luck!!!
If you have finished product and are looking only for a
distribution arrangement, we’d like to suggest you contact
Music Design, a fine distributor to the book and gift markets,
specializing in new age, world, jazz, and healing music. Send 1
copy of your CD, Video or DVD product along with any label,
marketing, pricing and distribution information available to:
Music Design
Attn: New Title Department
4650 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Please allow 6-8 weeks for their review and response. If you
have any updates send them via fax to New Title Department @
414-961-8681. Due to the high number of submissions Music Design
receives, they are unable to confirm receipt of submissions. If
you wish to have your materials returned to you include a
self-addressed, stamped mailer. No phone calls please!
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16. How do I apply for
a job at Narada?
Currently there are no job openings at Narada. If you'd
like us to hold your resume on file for consideration when a
position becomes available, please send it to:
Human Resources
Narada Productions
The Blue Note Label
Group
150 Fifth Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011
No phone calls please.
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17. Does Narada
have an internship program?
Yes.
Narada has established an integrated
internship program designed to offer currently enrolled college
students the opportunity to experience first hand how a record
company works. The Operations department coordinates the intern
placement program between prospective candidates and the various
departments seeking interns.
Internships range in
fields of study such as Marketing, Promotion, Publicity, and
many others. Depending on the departments, duties of the intern
will vary and will be outlined in your initial interview.
Duties can range from general administrative work to
specifically assigned departmental projects.
Interns receive college
credit for their participation, which typically lasts the length
of one semester or quarter. Usually interns are expected to
contribute 10 to 15 hours per week to the program, with
flexibility given to midterm and final exam weeks for extra
studying time that may be needed. Narada does not pay any
relocation costs, room, board, per diem, salary, nor any other
compensation for its internships. Interns receive college credit
for their participation.
The internship is a
valuable learning experience and provides an insight into the
working of not only a record company, but also the business world
in general. Such an internship, however, requires a high level of
confidentiality and responsibility to the company. There are no
after-internship employment guarantees, and interns who are
musically oriented must abide by company procedures.
The relationship between
an intern and Narada should be a harmonious one, with both
parties benefiting from the experience. Therefore, to be properly
considered, please send your inquiry, area of interest, and
qualifications to:
Narada Productions
The Blue Note
Label Group
150 Fifth Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011
Attention: Internships
No phone calls please.
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18. What does Narada
do?
Narada is a music label, dedicated to finding innovative
artists and producing cutting-edge music recordings. To learn
more about Narada, click here:
About Narada
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19. Who owns Narada?
Narada and its affiliated
companies were purchased by EMI/Virgin Records America in 1997.
Since then, Narada has continued to expand its musical
offerings, becoming the principal US licensee for Peter
Gabriel's Real World Records. We have also developed our
affiliated label,
Back
Porch (roots rock, alt country, Americana,
singer-songwriters). In 2005, we became a part of The Blue Note
Label Group, continuting to specialize in world, roots rock,
Americana, and contemporary jazz.
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20. What does "Narada"
mean?
Narada means "gifted in music" and is the name of
a mythical figure found in Hindu literature. Among his
attributes was an exceptional musical skill and a special ability to
communicate. He is credited for inventing the lute.
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21. Where are Narada’s
studios?
Narada maintains corporate offices and a state-of-the-art
mastering studio at its headquarters in Milwaukee. Artists
customarily use recording studios near their homes or their own
home studios.
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22. What is a good
description of Narada’s music?
Primarily, Narada produces contemporary instrumental music.
Many Narada recordings are designated to the "new
age" sections in record stores. The term "new
age" is handy, generic and fairly elusive one; generally it
has come to refer to a smoother brand of contemporary music with
more emphasis on melody and structure. It remains, however,
eclectic in nature.
Narada defines "new age" very broadly -
contemporary, structured, progressive music from around the
world appreciated by sophisticated listeners. The "new
age" genre in contemporary music can include a wide variety
of musical styles and artists, ranging from relaxing acoustic
guitar and piano, contemporary, urban, and straight-ahead jazz, ambient,
experimental, avant-garde, rooted in sacred and folk traditions,
and world music - including new flamenco, Celtic, Native American,
Cajun, Cuban, African, Middle Eastern, Latin, and more.
-Albums may feature acoustic soloists or acoustic ensembles,
crossover pop, contemporary, urban, and straight-ahead jazz, ambient or avante garde, and world music influences.
- Narada makes thematic recordings generating original
musical compositions on special areas of interest to the label and
our artists.
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Vocals appear on many albums by a variety of our artists, such
as Kathy Mattea, Azam Ali, Susheela Raman, Flora Purim, Sheila
Chandra, Lila Downs, Kim Robertson, Dordán, and British diva Miriam Stockley.
Many of our jazz releases feature vocals from today's hottest
stars such as Nancy Wilson, Joyce Cooling, and Molly Johnson.
-Narada’s Collections bring together a variety of the best
music and artists oriented to a specific theme or music genre,
such as Fado, Celtic or Flamenco.
Because we define "new age" in broad terms and have
used broad criteria in choosing artists, you will find our label
offers a tremendously diversified catalog of music and a roster
of very talented artists.
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23. What are the
"Friends of Narada"?
We're people who really appreciate the
music of Narada. By being a Friend of Narada you may
receive updates about our artists, concerts, new releases, and
associated label news. We send broadcast e-mail updates a few times each
month. Please feel free to join
our information service.There are no dues,
fees, or any other obligations. You can "unjoin" anytime
you want.
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24. May I get a concert
schedule for Narada’s touring artists?
Sure! See the
On Tour page of this web
site for the latest information. We also include the tour
schedule in our broadcast e-mail message, sent monthly. If you
would like to be added to that e-mail subscribers list, click
here:
On Tour
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25. How can I write
to the artists?
Please feel free to write to your favorite artists in care of
Narada. We will be happy to relay your messages to the artists.
Send e-mail to friends@narada.com
or write to the artist c/o Narada:
Narada Productions
The Blue Note
Label Group
150 Fifth Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011
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26. Do you sell sheet
music?
Yes! We now have 15 songbooks available. Piano or guitar for
beginners and intermediate players. Write friends@narada.com
for a complete listing and pricing.
You may also find sheet music for David
Lanz, Michael Jones, Wayne Gratz, and for our piano and guitar
samplers at
MusicNotes.com and
SheetMusicDirect.com
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27. Do you have any videos
for sale?
Yes, we have a few videos available for sale. Write friends@narada.com
for pricing information or to order.
- THE ART OF NATURE features the photography of award-winning
photographer accompanied by the keyboards of Michael Gettel. 50
minutes.
- An instructional piano video entitled THROUGH THE HANDS OF
DAVID LANZ is available. It includes Lanz’s performance and
composition tips, and instruction in creating magic and musical
poetry. For beginners as well as intermediate players. 78
minutes.
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28. Do you have
lyrics available for your Celtic music?
Yes, we have most of the lyrics available for many of the
songs on our Celtic collections. Please write to us at
friends@narada.com.
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29. Is Narada associated with the new
age movement?
Visit our company history page
for our perspective.
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30. What happened
to Narada Radio?
Narada Radio is no longer available. We thank you for listening.
For great online radio alternatives try Pandora
, Last.fm or Slacker
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