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What is artistic freedom and what does it mean for artists and musicians? What happens when a musician or an artist gets jailed for sharing their art? Based on FREEMUSE 2020 report 978 acts of violations of artistic freedom took place in 89 countries and online spaces. 17 artists were killed, 82 were imprisoned and 133 detained. Gaurav Narula from the WOMEX team speaks with Srirak Plipat, executive director of FREEMUSE (Freedom of musical expression) an international NGO advocating freedom of expression for artists and musicians worldwide, documenting violations of their rights to freedom of expression, and offers support and assistance to persecuted musicians.

Interested in knowing what it takes to be a DJ? How a DJ finds and selects music for their parties? What are the ups and downs of being a musician and what do they do when doubts and insecurities take over their creativity? Gaurav Narula from the WOMEX team speaks with DJ Rachael aka Rachael Kungu from Uganda; one of the first female DJs to come out of Africa who made it big internationally. She is a singer, producer, performer and also the founder of Femme Electronic - a movement that supports female DJs and electronic music producers. All the music featured in this podcast was hand-picked by Dj Rachael. In order of appearance: Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas, Henrik Schwarz - Eye Nyam Nam 'A' Mensuro (Henrik Schwarz Blend) Sarabi - Koko's Vibration DJemma - Silvano Del Gado - From Jamaica to Brasil Ku Bo - Kaggua (feat. Tshila) Dennis Ferrer - Transitions Dj Rachael & Kastimo - Bamulete - (Scraych Dance Remix)

Want to know how does an indie music label functions? How do old vinyl records get re-issues? What makes an indie label sign an artist? Do music labels break even on their releases? Gaurav Narula from the WOMEX team speaks with Cyril Yeterian, founder of Bongo Joe Records, a music store, cafe and venue based in Geneva, Switzerland and the band Cyril Cyril All the music featured in this podcast was hand-picked by Cyril Yeterian. In order of appearance: Alain Peters - La Rosée Si Feuilles Songes Max Cilla - La Flute Des Mornes Derya Yildirim & Grup Simsek - Haydar Haydar Pedro Lima - Maguidala Altın Gun - Goca Dunya Cyril Cyril - Le Cavalier Riant Meridian Brothers - Los Golpeadores De La Cumbia Walter Gavitt Ferguson - Lock-Up Me Neighbour

Want to know how certain music gets featured in a film or an advert? Who is a music supervisor and what does their job entail? How does a music supervisor work? Gaurav Narula from the WOMEX team speaks with Steph Rushton, Seven Seas Music and an independent music supervisor. All the music featured in this podcast is suggested by Steph Rushton. In order of appearance: Sofiane Saidi & Mazalda - La Classe Fi Las Vegas Viveick & Ta Dhom Project - Ta Dhom feat. Swadesi Ancient Astronauts - Tebamanyi feat. MoRoots Sister Fa - Selebou Yoon The Busy Twist - Africa Ritmo - Olha O Pica Frase - The Weight feat. SickFlip Regina Demina - Nabila Jill Scott - Golden

Ever wondered what it takes to be an artist booker for a live venue or a music festival? How to get booked as an artist for an international music festival? How to be a successful artist booker? Gaurav Narula from the WOMEX team speaks with Peter Hvalkof, Roskilde Festival and ALICE in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most successful artists bookers. All the music featured in this podcast is suggested by Peter Hvalkof. In order of appearance: Youngjeonggeori - Ak Dan Gwang Chil Brestiskvaedi - Dreamer's Circus Palmyra - Nadah El Shazly Aha Land of Kush, Nadah El Shazly God Is - Ustad Saami