About Indigenous Tunes

Global Music Distribution.
Rooted in Africa.

Indigenous Tunes is a global music distribution and artist-services company rooted in Africa and serving independent artists and record labels internationally.

Built for independent music

Distribution at the centre.
More support around it.

We help independent artists, record labels and music businesses move eligible releases to leading digital music services. Around that core, Indigenous Tunes provides selected publishing, rights, licensing and artist services designed to support a clearer music journey.

Independent artistsRecord labelsSongwritersRights holdersMusic businesses

Our corporate story

African knowledge.
International ambition.

Indigenous Tunes was built around a practical idea: independent music needs accessible routes to global audiences and informed support across the wider rights and services landscape.

What we do

Technology-enabled music services with people and rights in view.

Our work connects distribution, catalogue preparation, artist and label support, publishing and rights knowledge, licensing pathways, recording, post-production and promotion services where applicable.

How we work

Clear routes, transparent terms and responsible expectations.

We explain the difference between distribution, rights services, label relationships and promotional opportunities so customers can choose the right pathway without implied outcomes or guarantees.

Who we serve

Independent music is
international by nature.

Our African origin informs our industry perspective. It does not limit who may use Indigenous Tunes: the platform is built for eligible independent music worldwide.

01

Artists

Distribution routes and selected services for independent creators.

02

Labels

Dedicated plans for music businesses managing artist catalogues.

03

Songwriters

Publishing and composition-rights support where applicable.

04

Rights holders

Practical pathways for ownership, administration and licensing needs.

05

Music businesses

Distribution and service relationships shaped around defined projects.

Why artists & labels choose Indigenous Tunes

Clear commercial choices.
A wider music perspective.

Genuine strengths built around independent music—without invented statistics, endorsements or promised results.

01

Flexible Distribution Models

Choose a no-upfront route or an annual distribution option suited to the current artist or label plan.

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02

Transparent Royalty Structures

Revenue-share terms are stated clearly, while annual plans currently retain 100% of distributable royalties.

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03

Global Distribution

Eligible music can be delivered to leading digital music services for audiences across supported territories.

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04

Artist & Label Support

Distinct pathways help independent artists and record labels find the right distribution and service route.

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05

Rights Knowledge

Publishing, rights administration and licensing guidance is available where applicable, with South African strength.

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06

Wider Music Ecosystem

Distribution sits within a broader environment that includes label, streaming, discovery and radio platforms.

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Clarity builds trust

Transparent by design.

  • Plan termsChoose using the stated term, capacity and commercial model.
  • Royalty structureUnderstand the applicable revenue share or annual-plan arrangement.
  • Rights responsibilitySubmit only content you are authorised to distribute and monetise.
  • DSP acceptanceDelivery and review do not guarantee acceptance by every platform.
  • Radio promotionSubmission cannot guarantee airplay, rotation or a station response.
  • Sync licensingCatalogue preparation and consideration cannot promise a placement.