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1. Music Fans like you can browse Campaigns of Musicians and choose an artist to lend to. When you lend, using Paypal or your credit card, Microfundo collects the funds and then passes them along to the artist once they've reached their goal.
2. Over time the artist is able to repay the loan via sales of digital downloads of their music that is distributed through Microfundo's media partners at Natonal Geographic and Mondomix.
3. When you get your money back you can re-lend to another artist Campaign or choose to purchase their artists' new releases or you can simply keep your money.
You, the fan, provide microfunding for musicians from one of the unlikely music capitals of the world - the townships of Capetown, South Africa, say, or the favelas in Salvador, Brazil. You are directly engaged in their creative process - making new and completely unique recordings that wouldn't exist without your assistance.
Change the lives of our Artists and help develop a thriving music economy around the globe.
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Clube do Balanco - The kings of "Samba Rock"
Any video that showcases dance like this one makes it into my top ten all-time best music videos -- set in a used record store with album covers papered over the walls and ceiling. It's full of dance and delivered in a smooth, classic, nostalgic style. I had to share this one wi… Continue
Posted on July 16, 2009 at 12:30pm —
Marillion gathers their tribe of music fans with 'Happiness is the Road'
The British band Marillion is one of the first to engage its tribe of true fans to help the band raise touring and marketing dollars. In 1997, the band found they couldn't afford to finance a US tour, so their dedicated fan base took matters into their own hands. The fans rai… Continue
Posted on July 15, 2009 at 10:30am —
Mieka Pauley says contributions from fans completely paid for her new CD
Just a few years ago, singer-songwriter Mieka Pauley would play in Harvard Square for spare change. Her new album was also funded by fan generosity, but this time she got the money up front, via PayPal.
For "Elijah Drop Your Gun," her first full-length disc in seven years, the Harvard gr… Continue
Posted on July 6, 2009 at 7:30pm —
Sex, Drugs and Blog Posts!! How to be an Artist 2.0
The New York Times recently ran a great story on Singer/Song writer Jonathan Coultan that highlights best practices for how a single artist can earn a living from mu… Continue
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 8:00am —
Jill Sobule Goes to Fans for Album Financing
Canadian recording artist Jill Sobule needs $75K to record her album, but rather than taking an advance from a label, as she has in the past, she's going straight to her fans for financing.
So far, they have contributed $66,319 to her cause, so if the trend continues, she'll be hea… Continue
Posted on June 12, 2009 at 7:30pm —
Tim Feriss - Derek Sivers Video Interview
Tim Ferriss is the author of the hugely popular book The Four Hour Workweek. Derek Sivers is the musician who started … Continue
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 12:00pm —
Sofia Rei Koutsovitis & Avantrio - Live in Davis Square
Posted on November 19, 2008 at 11:00am —
Does Music Keep Us Young?
Marcus Santos & Bloco Afro Brazil at the 13th Brazilian Independence Day Celebration in Boston.
I was glancing through the music blogoshpere and came across a post by NPR blogger,… Continue
Posted on September 8, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments
Samba Tremeterra Live at Sound Session in Providence
I was really surprised and impressed by the Sound Session Festival scene in Providence. This was… Continue
Posted on September 3, 2008 at 1:30pm —
Obama - The WorldBeat Album
One of the most exciting and progressive aspects of Senator Barack Obama's candidacy is the incredibly wide range of people he continues to energize and inspire. He has become a true worl
… ContinuePosted on August 29, 2008 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment
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Choose a Musician's Campaign, Lend, Get Repaid
1. Music Fans like you can browse Campaigns of Musicians and choose an artist to lend to. When you lend, using Paypal or your credit card, Microfundo collects the funds and then passes them along to the artist once they've reached their goal.
2. Over time the artist is able to repay the loan via sales of digital downloads of their music that is distributed through Microfundo's media partners at Natonal Geographic and Mondomix.
3. When you get your money back you can re-lend to another artist Campaign or choose to purchase their artists' new releases or you can simply keep your money.
You, the fan, provide microfunding for musicians from one of the unlikely music capitals of the world - the townships of Capetown, South Africa, say, or the favelas in Salvador, Brazil. You are directly engaged in their creative process - making new and completely unique recordings that wouldn't exist without your assistance.
Change the lives of our Artists and help develop a thriving music economy around the globe.
Get Started >>
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