LICENSING & RIGHTS
Music Licensing Information
CKYA Kawennókwas Radio is licensed to broadcast and stream music through the following Canadian rights agencies.
| Agency | Right Protected | What is Cleared? |
|---|---|---|
| SOCAN | Public Performance | Broadcasting the lyrics/melody over-the-air or online |
| Re:Sound | Public Performance | Broadcasting the actual audio recording/artist performance |
| CMRRA | Reproduction | Storing the lyrics/melody on digital playback servers |
| SOCAN Reproduction | Reproduction | Storing specific/French-language compositions on servers |
| CONNECT | Reproduction | Storing the audio recordings (master tracks) on servers |
| PANORAMA / SOPROQ | Reproduction | Storing independent/Quebec audio recordings on servers |
These licensing agreements ensure that artists, songwriters, and rights holders are properly compensated for their work when broadcast on CKYA.