Posthumous Music Management

Posthumous music management in the music industry refers to the process of handling, releasing, and managing an artist's musical works after their death. This often involves navigating complex legal and ethical considerations, such as intellectual property rights, artist intent, and the financial interests of estates and record labels¹. It aims to preserve and continue the artist's legacy while potentially generating revenue from previously unreleased material or re-issues².

Posthumous Music Management

Posthumous music management in the music industry refers to the process of handling, releasing, and managing an artist's musical works after their death. This often involves navigating complex legal and ethical considerations, such as intellectual property rights, artist intent, and the financial interests of estates and record labels¹. It aims to preserve and continue the artist's legacy while potentially generating revenue from previously unreleased material or re-issues².

Posthumous Music Management

Posthumous music management in the music industry refers to the process of handling, releasing, and managing an artist's musical works after their death. This often involves navigating complex legal and ethical considerations, such as intellectual property rights, artist intent, and the financial interests of estates and record labels¹. It aims to preserve and continue the artist's legacy while potentially generating revenue from previously unreleased material or re-issues².

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