Mutare-based gospel musician, Dorcas Moyo, said that the internet has benefited artistes in many ways than one in spite of some of the adverse effects it has brought.
Moyo, who rose to fame through her hit song “Haakotsire”, said the internet has helped musicians market their music and also opened a new revenue stream as some internet sites pay royalties. Said Moyo:
Personally, I have no qualms with the impact that the internet has had, not only on my music but on a host of all other artists.
Music is now accessible from anywhere across the globe.
The fact that most internet sites are paying out royalties is icing on the cake.
I, however, do not take the adverse effects that it has brought to artists lightly, as well.
The availability of a plethora of internet sites that have music has also fuelled the cancer of piracy that has elbowed an avalanche of artists out of the industry.
By and large, if properly managed and utilised, the internet can be a game-changer for talented artists.