“When Bob Marley and the Wailers laid down the opening track on Burnin’ in a Kingston recording studio some four decades ago, they likely had little idea how far their simple, straightforward tune would resonate, becoming an enduring international anthem for human rights.
Such is the power of music.” – WIPO, 2015.
The theme for World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2015 is out: “Get up, stand up. For music”. In its press release, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) describes music as the “most universal of creative expressions” which “transcends borders and connects with some primal beat within all of us”. Through this theme, WIPO also appears to be paying tribute to the “inspiration and hard work of thousands of creative people around the world – singers and songwriters; musicians and publishers; producers, arrangers, engineers and many others” who are responsible for the music that we enjoy today.
This year’s World IP Day theme invites us all to explore some of the changes shaping the music industry today, and interact with those intimately involved in the business of making music about how they see the future. In this regard, WIPO asks:
“What is the future of our relationship with music? How will it be created and disseminated? How will we listen to it? And how will we ensure that all those involved in bringing us this universal pleasure can make a living from their craft?”
This blogger wishes everyone all the best as preparations to celebrate and reflect on this year’s #worldipday theme begin.
In the African context, this blogger highlighted Kenya’s successful 2014 World IP Day activities here and hopes that this year will be equally memorable.
IP Kenya 