"I don't want trouble"- Diana Hamilton opens up about using other people's songs
Diana Hamilton opened up about seeking permission before performing or reproducing songs by other artistes in an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM's Showbiz A-Z. She recounted instances where she sought approval before using songs that were not originally hers. She said, "I don't want trouble."
Hamilton remembered doing a Pentecostal Praise with Sofo Kyei Boate and singing a song by Francis Agyei that wasn't hers, but she called Agyei for approval beforehand. She also included a song by a Nigerian artiste in her performance of Nsenkyerene Nyankopon at Experience Concert, but her management was later declined permission to include it in the recording. She also mentioned performing 'These Are the Days of Elijah' at Experience concert without prior permission, stating she would let it go if permission wasn't granted. She has been unable to release a performance of a song by Jesse Dickson because she has not reached the rightful owner.
Diana Hamilton was part of a panel that discussed whether copyright laws should be relaxed for gospel music. This discussion follows instances where some churches and gospel musicians have taken other gospel artistes on for infringing on their intellectual property.
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Diana Hamilton spoke about seeking permission before using other people's songs. The gospel musician recounted instances where permission was sought - or denied - for songs she wanted to perform.
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