Category Archives: Indaba HQ

Indaba Music’s 2012 Summer Interns

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Alex

At Indaba Music, we’re known for having amazing interns. Nearly 50% of our staff began as interns that we just couldn’t let go. Each semester we look forward to meeting exciting and passionate students who connect with our staff and want to help bring our international community of musicians professional opportunities.

This summer, I’d like you to meet Alex, Allie, Kevin 1, Kevin 2, Charles, Ieva and Milton. They’re an incredible bunch and though we had wanted to share stories from each, one intern in particular wrote a heartfelt piece about his experience at of our offices.

We hope you enjoy the letter below and if you’re ever looking to join the fun, please email us at jobs@indabamusic.com. We think you’ll like it here.

Ambition is built on passion, ambition is driven by motivation, motivation is heightened by self-fulfillment, and self-fulfillment feeds itself back into passion. This is a cycle in which we are all caught in seeking the way forward into the real world; this is how we find ourselves. Continue reading →

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New Indaba Staff Member – Introducing The Panda

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Timo

Nobody really knows how he ended up at the Indaba HQ, but all of the sudden he was here – The Panda. Our new staff member is yet another evidence of how multi-cultural Indaba is. After a bit of confusion he proved to be loving, charming and he owns high-quality relaxation skills. He even received his Indaba Staff Member Mug. Please welcome – The Panda – to our community!

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Indaba Music Hosts Bootsy Collins’ Bootsy Girl Party

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Alex

Austin recently hosted Rock n Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins and his all-star 13-piece band. And what a night it was!

The evening started with Mrs. Patti Collins and the Bootsy Girls greeting the crowd spreading the importance of empowering women of all ages. Encouraging and supporting one another in ways they can relate, you can show your support for women all over the world by becoming a Bootsy Girl yourself. Chow Meow!

Now, Indaba Music is hosting the first EVER Annual Bootsy Girl Party at Indaba HQ this Sunday at 7pm! If you’re an Indaba lady and want to join the fun, be sure to tweet to us at @indabamusic

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Indaba Music Has Finally Moved to a “Real” Office!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Alex

For anyone who has ever wondered “What’s Indaba Music?” or “What’s it like to work there?” check out the Indaba Music Story above!

Featured on Betabeat this morning, Indaba Music is bringing you behind the scenes of our offices. This video explores the culture and growth of Indaba Music’s organization, progressing from five co-founders working (and living) in a loft on The Bowery, to a company of 23 employees based in one of New York’s hottest tech buildings.

The best part of it all is that the music in the video comes from the Indaba Music Licensing Catalog!

J.Viewz ”Salty Air”
5tarcrush “Feel The Same”
Balloon Ride Fantasy “Monocle City”
Aaron Krause “Singing Forever”
Bosley “Boogie Dancing”
How to Loot Brazil “Move Operator”

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Dawn Landes Performs at Indaba Music HQ

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Alex

For our last Third Thursday event, we welcomed Kentucky born Dawn Landes to share her French influenced folkie tales with us on our Indaba Music HQ stage.

She first traveled to Paris to perform in the Les Femmes s’en Mêlent festival as a 22 year old songwriter which led her to a successful series of album releases with Paris-based label, Fargo.  She has been praised by European press and appeared on many French radio programs, touring the French countryside with artists such as Feist and Andrew Bird.

Enjoy her English melodies in the video above!

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