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Using Musicians And Lyrics In An Article

Posted by Anonymous on 8/14/2010 at 9:48 AM ET 20 Points

I am the editor of a budding fashion and entertainment magazine. I recently decided to integrate music into the flow of the magazine starting with an article listing our picks of influential and inspirational music. Can I do this legally and include the lyrics and names of the artist?

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Posted on 8/14/2010 at 6:33 PM Author

Thank you Karen. I don't visit linked in often. But I'll be sure to take another look.
Posted by Jay Hamilton-Roth on 8/15/2010 at 9:20 AM Accepted

Here's a relevant article for you (athough a bit dated, the legal recommendation appears to be sound): https://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=18309
Posted on 8/15/2010 at 12:38 PM Author

That helped tremendously. Thank you. In case anyone else is looking for the same or similar answer the link posted above is a great resource. I assumed because it was publicity for the artist it would be ok. I'm glad I asked first.
Posted by Gary Bloomer on 8/16/2010 at 4:44 PM Accepted

Dear Editor,

When in doubt, don't use other people's content.

It's NOT a breach of copyright to use an artist's name. But it IS a breach of copyright to use an artist's lyrics OR music (or both), without the artist's permission, or more to the point, without the permission of the copyright holder.

I hope this helps.

Gary Bloomer
Wilmington, DE, USA

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