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Words + Music is the online magazine of SOCAN, the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Just as SOCAN was formed in 1990 by the merger of its predecessor Canadian performing rights organizations PROCAN and CAPAC, their separate magazines merged in 1994 to form Words + Music. Our mission is to provide interesting, high-quality content about the increasingly exciting and
Plume, Banx & Ranx, Ginette Reno, Nathalie Bonin, Roxane Bruneau, Mathieu Brisset
Currently lobbying government on several key issues
Adapting to constant, disruptive technological shifts
All From the Top »
‘It is still hard to admit that Black people experience inequalities in their artistic practices”
A guide from Martin Lavallée, SOCAN’s Head of Reproduction Rights
Effects
All Sound Advice »
TikTok influencer turns musician
Täbi Yösha, Rau_Ze, Hawa B, Clerel, Anaïs Cardot
Collaborative quartet earns more than 100 million views
All Features »
She wins Vocal Jazz Album of the Year Award
Who said what?
Royalties distributed to songwriters, composers, and music publishers increase 22% in 2023
All News »
TOBi, Tate McRae are also double-winners at Opening Night Awards
Maestro Fresh Wes, Tegan & Sara, TALK, Karan Aujla earn major accolades
Haviah Mighty, Mauricio Ruiz offer music career advice, Bambii plays, during reception
Educational gathering explores Black perspectives in the mus...
For “Make a Life, Not a Living,” a huge hit for Brett Ki...
$5,000 prize to each, presented by SOCAN Foundation
For co-writing chart-topper “Together Right”
“I’ve realized that every little thing matters”
Result of a process launched by ADVANCE and Maison Kanda
SOCAN co-sponsors mixer during week-long event
Ari Posner, Suad Bushnaq earn three noms; seven members earn...
Loyal, caring, ebullient publishing administrator also worke...
Executive Director of new Indigenous Music Office
SOCAN sponsors “J’aime mes ex” series, Paroles & Musiq...
SOCAN members: Do you have what it takes to lead SOCAN into ...
For Organization of the Year
Retrospective concert stakes his claim as a national songwri...
Lowell, bülow, Nathan Ferraro, Hyvecity Music, Heart & Art ...
Discussing cultural roots, collaboration, genres, mentorship...
SOCAN executives offer updates, answer questions
Playback singer steps out of songwriting closet with “Love...
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