Welcome to Tanzania Music Rights Society
Established in 2023, TAMRISO stands as the beacon of hope and progression for music creators and rights holders across Tanzania. With a steadfast mission to champion the interests of our vibrant community, we are dedicated to ensuring that the rhythm of Tanzania’s heart the music created by its talented artists is respected, protected, and rightfully compensated. Join us in our journey to nurture a flourishing music industry that honors creativity, fosters innovation, and embraces the rich tapestry of Tanzanian culture.
At TAMRISO, we ensure fair compensation for music across all platforms and vigorously protect our members’ copyrights, while advocating for growth and representation for Tanzanian music creators.
TAMRISO envisions a thriving music industry in Tanzania, valuing music as a key social, cultural, and economic asset. We promote creative diversity and utilize digital innovations to enhance music monetization and global exposure for our members.
Become a Part of TAMRISO:
Together, We Shape the Future of Music
Unleash the Full Spectrum of Benefits
Your TAMRISO membership opens the door to a suite of privileges: robust royalty management, influential advocacy, and educational workshops tailored to the pulse of Tanzania’s music industry.
Services tailored to protect, and prosper our members.
Established in 2023, TAMRISO is your dedicated partner in navigating the music industry’s complexities, ensuring your voice is heard, and your music, valued.
Royalty Collection & Distribution
At TAMRISO, we manage the collection of royalties from various sources such as public performances, broadcasting, and online streaming. Our efficient systems ensure that music creators receive fair and timely compensation for the use of their work.
Copyright Protection
We are dedicated to protecting the rights of our members. Our team actively combats copyright infringement and unauthorized use of music, providing legal support and intervention to uphold our members’ rights.
Advocacy and Policy Influence
TAMRISO advocates for policy changes that benefit the music industry in Tanzania. We work closely with government bodies, industry stakeholders, and other organizations to promote and implement policies that enhance the livelihoods of music creators.
Educational Workshops & Seminars
We offer a range of educational programs designed to empower our members with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the music industry. These include workshops on copyright law, music production, and the digital music market.
Networking Opportunities:
TAMRISO provides platforms for members to connect and collaborate. Our networking events, online forums, and collaborative projects foster a community of professionals who can grow together and inspire each other.
Digital Tools and Resources
Members have access to a suite of digital tools that facilitate music licensing, track royalty earnings, and provide analytics on music usage. Our resources are designed to make music management more accessible and efficient for all members.
Connect Directly with TAMRISO
If you have any questions or need assistance, our dedicated team is ready to help. Simply fill out the form with your details and your inquiry, and we’ll get back to you promptly
Frequently asked questions.
You can join TAMRISO either through manual registration by coming directly to our office or via an online link.
TAMRISO stands for the Tanzania Music Rights Society.
We uphold the value of our members’ music and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.
You can join TAMRISO as a publisher if you (or your business, partnership, corporation, etc.) are actively engaged in the music publishing business and assume the financial risk involved in publishing music.
YouTube pays TAMRISO a licensing fee for the right to perform our members’ music in YouTube videos. We then distribute these fees to our members as royalties.
Performance royalties earned in foreign countries are an important source of income for many TAMRISO members. We have agreements with sister societies representing virtually every country that has laws protecting copyright.
A TAMRISO license allows music users to publicly perform copyrighted music legally, efficiently, and at a reasonable price, while compensating music creators so they can earn a living from their work. One license provides access to the entire TAMRISO repertoire – more than 15 million musical works.
Torriano Salamba is the Chief Executive Officer of TAMRISO (Tanzania Music Rights Society).
TAMRISO is a membership association of more than 752 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.
Joining TAMRISO is totally free for writers, and for anyone joining as both a writer and a publisher at the same time.
TAMRISO stands for the Tanzania Music Rights Society. It is a membership association that has over 752 composers, songwriters, music publishers, and lyricists from Tanzania.
TAMRISO was founded on the 21st day of July, 2023, in Dar es Salaam and has been operational from 21/07/2023 to 30/06/2024.
The Tanzania Music Rights Society (TAMRISO) has been operational following the amendment of the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act (Cap. 218) of 1999, as amended in 2022. This amendment allowed for the establishment of Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) to be registered under the Companies Act of 2012. TAMRISO operates under the guidance of the Copyright Office of Tanzania (COSOTA) with the objective of issuing music usage licenses in Tanzania Mainland in accordance with the Copyright and Neighboring Rights (Collective Management Organization) Regulation, 2023, which prohibits a person from communicating to the public or reproducing a work in which copyright and neighboring rights subsist, except under a license issued by the society.
TAMRISO is owned and governed by its members, and the payment system and all changes are decided and approved by them.
