CMRRA

Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency

PROFILE: VIVIAN BARCLAY

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by Erin Lowers There are many reasons why music professionals end up in the music industry — sometimes it’s because they themselves are artists, and sometimes it’s because, in one way or another, music saved their lives, and sometimes, it’s because of the soundtracks they hear when thinking about life-changing moments. In 2020, it’s safe […]

In House: Desmond Marshall

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We wanted some get-off-the-couch-even-though-we-are-all-working-from-home inspiration for the new year, so, naturally, we spoke with Desmond Marshall, an Online Administrator at CMRRA and our resident fitness motivator!  You’re a graduate of Trebas in Audio Engineering and a longtime member of our Online Licensing team at CMRRA and joined us initially as part of the Gracenote lyrics […]

PROFILE: Jennifer Mitchell’s wonderful world begins with songs and looks to the future

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par Jon Dekel When Jennifer Mitchell first heard “What a Wonderful World,” she could never have imagined that one day she would be working to represent the timeless anthem (that was written in 1968 by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss and recorded by Louis Armstrong), alongside other classics like “My Way,” “YMCA,” and the […]

PROFILE : Anthem Entertainment Group’s Helen Murphy’s creative-first publishing philosophy

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by Jon Dekel In a perfect world, Helen Murphy would be celebrating 2020 by spearheading José Feliciano’s long-awaited comeback. The Chief Executive Officer of Anthem Entertainment Group, Murphy spent the better part of 2019 setting the stage for a comeback by the legendary guitarist and singer. She directed and co-wrote a new documentary titled Behind […]

In House: Sagelee Dinnall Archer

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We spoke with Sagelee Dinnall Archer about her role as an Online Licensing Administrator at CMRRA and her love of music. What was your path to CMRRA?  My path to CMRRA was quite simple.  In the summer of 2017, I’d just finished studying Music Performance and Technology (majoring in guitar) with the Metalworks Institute in […]

PROFILE: Disney Music Group’s Peter Jansson approaches music publishing from a global perspective

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By Isabelle Speerin When Peter Jansson played Disney’s most popular songs on his piano as a child, he never imagined that one day he would be on Disney Music Publishing’s management team. “I loved those songs so much, I memorized them back to front and at the end of every practice session my mother would […]

In House: Sandra Nettleton

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We spoke with Sandra Nettleton, our Director of Licensing and Royalties at CMRRA, about reaching the 30 year milestone working at CMRRA and the changes she’s witnessed along the way. Congratulations on your 30 year milestone! You’ve witnessed the transition from paper statements to electronic files, what is the most significant development that you’ve been […]

In House – Karola Kinkel

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This month, we spoke with Karola Kinkel, our Senior Royalty Administrator at CMRRA.  Your hard work helps the royalties team process money for clients. Could describe the different things you do in your job at CMRRA? Having worked in almost every department in the last 27 years, CMRRA is part of my DNA. I thrive on dealing […]

PROFILE – Abby North: advocacy, allyship and the legacy of Unchained Melody

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by Jonathan Dekel As the founder of Unchained Melody Publishing LLC, Abby North has unique insight into the value of one of the most popular entries in the American songbook. Written by noted film composer Alex North (Abby’s father-in-law) and Tin Pan Alley lyricist Hy Zaret for an otherwise unremarkable 1955 prison film, “Unchained Melody” […]