Musicians Wanted to License Music

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) and Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios (SCRS) are working together on a project to expand access to local music. SoundSwell: Santa Cruz Public Libraries Local Music Project is beginning construction on a streaming database of local music that library cardholders can download for free. The project also seeks to establish a historical archive of local music for future generations. The library respects the time and money it takes to create musical works and hopes to purchase licenses for these albums directly from local musical artists.

Virtual Services Coordinator Diane Cowen says, “We are lucky to have such a vibrant local music scene which contributes to the unique cultural identity of Santa Cruz. SCPL wants to help the creators of our local culture to connect with each other, connect with the community, disseminate their art, and contribute to the historical record of Santa Cruz. And we want to pay them for their hard work!”

Local musicians interested in licensing their music can find more information about the project at the Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios blog: http://bit.ly/15ObYiv or by contacting Diane Cowen of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries or Jennifer Gallacher of Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios.

Diane Cowen                                                             Jennifer Gallacher

Virtual Services Coordinator                                       Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios

Santa Cruz Public Libraries                                        831-425-7277

831-427-7706 x 7763                                                 jenn@santacruzrehearsalstudios.com

cowend@santacruzpl.org