Metisse Music

Important management and publishing administration enterprise of artist catalogues, based in Oakland, USA. The artist/author/composer roster includes Lateef Daumont (co-writes with Fatboy Slim and Bumcello), ECM cellist David Darling, Tommy Guerrero and Shawn Lee on the San Francisco Ubiquity label, the incredible Airto Moreira, as well as Peter Rowan, Marc Johnson and Al Stewart, to quote just a few.

ACT Publishing is associated with the German based, European jazz label ACT, one of the foremost independent jazz production companies and labels in Europe. The catalogue includes the compositions of the band EST Esbjörn Svensson Trio Viktoria Tolstoy, Nguyên Lê , Nils Landgren Funk Unit, and many more.

The publishing catalogue of the Berlin based world music label, production and management company of the same name contains some exquisite music, mostly from Eastern European musicians.
Artists: Fanfare Ciocarlia, Motion Trio, Kal, Besh O Drom, Earth Wheel Sky Band, La Cherga, Oana Cătălina Chiţu qui chante sur l’album Bucharest Tango Bucharest Tango.

An independent UK company and catalogue founded by Peter Stretton in 1992. Amongst many others, the catalogue contains compositions by the Fratelli Brothers, Hans Joachim Roedelius , Artie Traum, John Herald, Nathaniel Williamson, Don Sebesky and Jon Cohen.

the catalogue of DENNIS BROWN and other UK / Jamaican reggae artists, and also few young Brasilian catalogues (Spin Music)like Renata Rosa ,
and Willard Grant Conspiracy

Beatriz Azevedo Music : Brazilian Beatriz Azevedo is a singer/songwriter and poet with an international carreer, whose collaborations include songs with Vinicius Cantuaria and Thievery Corporation, amongst others.

The UK independent publishing company led by Patrick Meads contains a big variety of music including, pop, rock, electronic, funk and classical crossover.
Artists: New Mastersounds , Papadub, Kat Wild.

Through an agreement with Dag Häggqvist in 2004, Bonnier Music Publishing acquired the representation for the large number of international independent publishing catalogues represented by Gazell Music. The new company Bonnier Gazell Music (BGM) comprises catalogues in almost every genre, from classic Rock, Blues, Jazz and Reggae catalogues to more recent Pop, Hiphop, Reggaeton and Dancehall catalogues. This include songs recorded by artists like Miss Li.

Chava Alberstein , Israeli “first lady of song” with a US management and a track record of concerts and releases all over the world.

Cumbancha is a new record label founded by Jacob Edgar, an Ethnomusicologist and music producer who for the past eight years has been the head of music research and product development at famed independent record label Putumayo World Music. Chiwoniso and Rupa and The April Fishes lauched by Cumbancha.

The recent compositions by New-Yorker blues phenomenal Popa Chubby, released on the French Dixiefrog label.

The songs of the album “SAD DAYS” by American rock band Alice Texas, all
composed by the group’s charismatic leader and singer ALICE SCHNEIDER; on
release in Europe through Fargo Records as of spring 2003.

the compositions by bandleader, composer and arranger SIMON JEFFES for THE PENGUIN CAFE ORCHESTRA .
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Edition Essay is the publishing outlet of Essay Recordings, created by dj, producer and musician Stephan Hantel alias Shantel , run by Jean Trouillet, and based in Frankfurt, Germany. The label
has in recent years become an important reference for world music with a pop, fun approach, often but not only with musical references to Eastern Europe.

Arto Lindsay ’s publishing catalogue. This eclectic American author/composer/producer and instrumentalist with roots in Brazil has a current release on Righteous Babe Records, Ani diFranco’s label.

The compositions of blues guitarist Tom Principato. Several released on the French Dixiefrog label.

Publishing outlet of American singer/songwriter Jennifer Terran , with two albums on the market in Europe..

German independent publishing catalogue with a very varied catalogue of songs including some major successes like LEMON TREE, and a very active reggae catalogue associated with the label Bogalusa.

The publishing outlet of big American independent Rounder Records, containing a prestigious reggae catalogue with, amongst others, many titles by Clement Dodd, the boss of legendary Studio One in Jamaica, Michael Rose, Lee Perry, Sugar Minott and many more. HMV also has a great catalogue of blues, bluegrass and country, zydeco and Cajun, and many other composers of American “roots” music, including Hazel Dickens, Ronnie Earl, Johnny Copeland Rory Block, Slaid Cleaves, Nathan Williams (of Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas) Bela Fleck, Heather Myles.

American catalogue of great musical diversity (world, latin, electro/ambient) often used in movie soundtracks (Titanic, End of Days…).

Founded by ex Greensleeves collaborator Clare Ram and by Charlie Ram, this new London based catalogue has been very active at signing some already well known artists.
Artists: Sadiki, Vybz Kartel, Red Rat, Chyna Whyne, Lukie D, Carlene Davis, Tommy Cowan

The catalogue of jazz trumpet player Kenny Werner , based in the UK.

the publishing outlet for the very “in” electronic music label Eleganz based in Germany comprises as artist, Jean Michel, Kunstler Treu .

the compositions of contemporary classical composer DANIEL LENTZ with releases on Sony Classical, New Albion et al.

Leon Parker , the minimalist drummer, has a big name in Europe: apart from recording four solo albums released on Columbia and associated labels, he has collaborated with Jacky Terrasson (trio TOP) and with Charlie Hunter, amongst many excellent jazz musicians. He now works and records with pianist Giovanni Mirabassi and last recorded on the trio album “Terra Furiosa” and is preparing a body rhythm project.

The compositions of Dave Liebman, American jazz saxophone player hors pair, former collaborator of Miles Davis and a very active player and much admired teacher of contemporary jazz. .

a German publishing outfit concentrating exclusively on soundtracks for films and tv series, mainly produced in the UK and in the States.

La structure anglaise de Graham Lawson, manager de Trilok Gurtu
Parmis les artistes de Mintaka, on compte Mor Karbasi

Big World’s subsidiary Music Like Dirt features some of the best reggae music created in the 60ies, 70ies and 80ies in Jamaica and in the UK.

Artists: The Ethiopians, Ryco, Byron Lee, the Pioneers, Ansell Collins, Frankie Paul

The catalogue of compositions by JEANNE LEE .

the publishing company of Jon Hassell, légendary trumpet player with a very special sound.

the publishing, management and production company with Brian Eno, ROGER ENO, et al. `Fripp-Eno` etc…

the catalogue created by Paul Bley, jazz piano.

publishing outlet for the Piranha Kultur label and organisation based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in world music . It comprises Ali Hassan Kuban , Boris Kovac , Chango Spasiuk , Fanfare Ciocarlia, Mahmoud Fadl , Maurice El Medioni , Stella Chiweshe, The Piranha Allstars .

A major Turkish publishing catalogue associated with the Istanbul based label Doublemoon, specialised in music inspired by Turkish musical traditions, often with a contemporary feel, including electronics and rock.

publishing catalogue of singer / songwriter GREG BROWN , associated with Red House Records .

the compositions of singer / instrumentalist Leon Redbone for his American label August Records, until recently licensed to BMG.

compositions by LEE PERRY, BOB MARLEY, SANTANA and more.

Shock Music Publishing (trading as ‘Hello Mr. Wilson) is an Australian publishing entity associated with the big independent label of the same name.The catalogue contains a wide range of music including rock, electronic music, blues and country as well as singer-songwriters, but also international tv series and film music.

established German independent with a catalogue reaching from international pop hits (KUNG FU FIGHTING) to electronic music ( Kruder et Dorfmeister , Shantel , Ursula Rucker , Princess Superstar et al.)

The catalogue of compositions by legendary blues guitarist, singer and fiddler from the Delta Clarence Gatemouth Brown.

The compositions of Cuban pianist Omar Sosa, music inspired by Cuban rhythms
as well as jazz, electronics and hip hop.

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The Steve Lacy catalogue, the compositions of the much admired and respected jazz artist, is now handled by Métisse Music worldwide.

Dutch catalogue associated with Rounder Europe.
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the compositions of American pianist Myra Melford, between jazz and contemporary music.
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The publishing catalogue of American producer and “musical visionary” Kip Hanrahan , with recordings on AMERICAN CLAVE.

singer and composer based in Scotland, recording “world music” with celtic influences, released by Shanachie.

the compositions of blues guitarist Robben Ford.
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A German publishing catalogue specializing in music from Cuba and Latin America, associated with a latin jazz production company producing for several inhouse labels.

LOS VAN VAN (Cuba), ATAHUALPA YUPANQUI and ASTOR PIAZZOLLA (Argentina), OSCAR DE LEON (Venezuela), ALBERTO ALVAREZ, CHUCHO VALDES (Cuba) and much more .

The compositions of brilliant jazz pianist Jacky Terrasson , on release on Blue Note.

American composer and artist Harold Budd’s catalogue of recent compositions, including releases on Robin Guthrie’s Darla label and on David Sylvian’s structure SamadhiSound. Harold Budd ’s music is often called ambient, in the context of his earlier work with Brian Eno, or minimalist, or avant-garde; it is timeless.

publishing outlet for blues label BLIND PIG RECORDS, USA with JIMMY THACKERY, Big Bill Morganfield , Bill Perry , Tommy Castro and others .

The catalogue of compositions by Kenny Werner, an outstanding American jazz pianist who has been an inspiration to many young artists, with releases on several labels, amongst them BMG and Blue Note.

catalogue of American Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau, released by WEA.

Big independant publishing house based in London / UK with a repertoire ranging from electronic sound to reggae and jazz. Tom Vek , John Matthias , DJ Vadim , TY .

World Circuit Records have established their reputation by producing some of the finest world music albums of the past two decades, specialising in music from Cuba and West Africa and setting the standard with their beautifully produced (by Nick Gold) and packaged albums. The label’s publishing catalogue includes Malian bluesman Ali Farka Touré’s GRAMMY winning Talking Timbuktu album recorded with Ry Cooder, this being the album that brought the label international acclaim, together with the Buena Vista Social Club recording; as well as Malian diva Oumou Sangare, Toumani Diabate the legendary Orchestra Baobab and musical maverick Cheikh Lô from Senegal, amongst many beautiful projects.