Call for researchers/music journalists

© Music In Africa
Genre : Calls for papers
Contact details David Durbach
Principal country concerned : Column : Music
Release/publication date : June 2015
Published on : 06/03/2015
Source : Art Moves Africa

Pan-African music portal, Music In Africa (www.musicinafrica.net), seeks experienced researchers and music journalists to write overviews of the music scenes of the following African countries: Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, Ghana, Mali, Gambia, Congo (Brazzaville) and Madagascar.

Successful candidates will be required to research and write no more than three overview articles ranging between 900 and 1200 words. The overview texts should provide factual insight into various aspects of the local music industries. Authors are expected to use clear, simple language and frame topics in a way that anyone can be able to understand, while avoiding their own personal opinions. A detailed style guide will be provided and texts are expected to conform to these guidelines.


Topic examples



Topics are not fixed but they generally aim to provide:




An overview of a country's music life

An overview of specific music genres in a country (eg. local genres, popular, classical, gospel, traditional)

An overview of opportunities available for music operators in a country (eg. funding, training, performing opportunities, etc)

An overview of indigenous instruments in a country

An overview of the recording scenes (recording labels, how royalties are collected, publishers, etc)

An overview of music education and available structures in a country

An overview of the live music scenes


Applicants must be well-versed in these areas, ideally having written on similar topics in the past. Successful candidates will be given a topic and will be required to submit a short proposal on how they would treat the topic.



Requirements




At least 5 years' writing experience

Flawless writing skills (English or French)

Ability to meet deadlines

Exceptional music knowledge

Desire to contribute to the local music industry


Remuneration



Writers will be remunerated at an agreed rate once the text has been submitted to the editors' satisfaction and according to the specifications provided.



Contact



If you are interested, send your CV to David Durbach at dave@musicinafrica.net before or on 27 March 2015. Your application must include the following:




Short motivation

The country you wish to cover

At least three music-related articles you have recently written (links are acceptable)


For more information about Music In Africa, go to www.musicinafrica.net.

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  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
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  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

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