Jamendo was a discovery in the Summer of 2008 when I heard about it from a music-lover. Since then I have found much beautiful music, begun to write reviews and become part of a music community of artists and reviewers. Recently I uploaded a short album of poems, two of which had songs from albums musicians were offering through Jamendo and have been delighted and inspired by the support of this community.
I don't know how the owner and managers of Jamendo have done it, but they have created a site that is a creative symphony in itself.
Not just the music, but much of the writing I've seen at Jamendo is superlative.
Jamendo is not just another music site. It is grounded in a fair ethic towards artists, and has enabled a mutually supportive and strong music community to develop and flourish.
Jamendo's only been in existence about 8 years, and profits from licensed music is growing, as is revenue from the 'stores' artists can opt to offer along with their music. A second round of capital has not materialized. Jamendo is just beginning to fly, to really take off it needs backers.
Without solid commitment from its previous backers, and in need of two million dollars to survive at this juncture, Jamendo will disappear.
We, the users of this beautiful site, can make a difference. Let our voices be heard. Many of us are willing to pay a small yearly subscription to maintain Jamendo so that there can be continuance, so that our musical arts can flourish amidst a changing global economic model.
Let it be clear: we do not want to lose Jamendo.
Free, Licensed Music Download Service Jamendo Seeks Buyer
Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 7, 2010 - 8:33am.
Luxembourg - Jamendo, the provider of a website featuring free music downloads, published via Creative Commons licenses, is actively seeking a sale or merger of the company and has held talks with at least one suitor, TechCrunch reported.
Founded in 2000, Luxembourg-based Jamendo last raised funding in June 2007 from Mangrove Capital Partners, but has since failed in its attempts to raise a $2.15 million follow-up round.
Along with free downloads, Jamendo also operates an online marketplace where music may be licensed for use in multimedia projects, and as background music.
The company told TechCrunch the service counts 2,300 paying customers, and generated about $430,000 in 2009.
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