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Riyah Collins
BBC Newsbeat's reporter.
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May 27, 2025
• 11min
How do musicians make money?
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Riyah Collins, a reporter for BBC Newsbeat, dives into the complex world of how musicians earn money. She discusses the challenges they face from streaming platforms and the struggle for fair royalties. Independent artist Mary Spender shares her journey, revealing innovative ways to boost earnings beyond typical streaming. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media and AI on an artist's financial sustainability in today's competitive landscape, along with insights from KenRelBis about his free music distribution platform for Kenyan artists.
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