Document Type
Book Review
Publication Date
5-2024
Keywords
Music borrowing, music genres and copyright, norms and traditions of music borrowing, music and culture
Abstract
Edited by Enrico Bonadio and Chen Wei Zhu, Music Borrowing and Copyright Law: A Genre-by-Genre Analysis confronts the valuable task of addressing the following points of significance: First, the relationship between copyright law and music borrowing is dynamic. Second, copyright and music borrowing have most often been considered and centred around a Western perspective. Third, there is a concern that copyright may stifle creativity in the music space. And fourth, the relationship between copyright law and music requires a fulsome review to better understand the borrowing norms and practices of musicians.
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Music Borrowing and Copyright Law: A Genre-by-Genre Analysis is an essential addition to any IP or music collection in an academic library. The novelty and value of this curated collection is that it extends the discussion of music borrowing to new, often overlooked regions and genres of music. It also addresses copyright through the intertwining historical cultural practices and norms that have been overlooked. The chapters in this collection would make excellent reading for courses on IP, copyright, music history, and specific genres of music. Finally, anyone interested in music or IP at a general level will find this collection fascinating.
Recommended Citation
Hannah Rosborough, Book Review of Music Borrowing and Copyright Law: A Genre-by-Genre Analysis eds Enrico Bonadio & Chen Wei Zhu (2024) 49:2 Can L Libr Rev 18.
