Marti Cuevas: President of Mayimba Music, ASCAP Board Member

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

In this episode of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris, we welcome Marti Cuevas, President of Mayimba Music, and sitting ASCAP board member, for an important conversation about protecting music, intellectual property, and the rights of independent artists and companies.

Marti discusses a significant legal victory achieved by Mayimba Music, J & N Records LLC, and 829Music after the three independent Hispanic music companies joined forces to defend recordings they say had been exploited without authorization for more than a decade. The case involved claims of digital piracy, unauthorized use, and unpaid royalties, ultimately resulting in a favorable judgment in a Miami court.

We also explore the cultural importance of the Caribbean and Hispanic artists behind these recordings. While some may be unfamiliar to mainstream audiences, their music has influenced generations and is increasingly being sampled by major artists, including Cardi B and Bad Bunny.

Website

www.MayimbaMusic.com

Social Media

www.Instagram.com/mayimbamusic

www.youtube.com/mayimbamusicinc 

About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Sports Illustrated photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Currently, over 1.2 million global downloads in 40 countries.

Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com

Follow us on

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial

For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com

Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell

Episode editing and Voice intro by Nigel J. Farmer of Voice Wrap Studios

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Yvette Morales | YM & Associates PR

Beverly Hills, CA

YM-PR.com

Email: YMoralesY@ym-pr.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In this episode of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris, we welcome Marti Cuevas, President of Mayimba Music, and sitting ASCAP board member, for an important conversation about protecting music, intellectual property, and the rights of independent artists and companies.

Marti discusses a significant legal victory achieved by Mayimba Music, J & N Records LLC, and 829Music after the three independent Hispanic music companies joined forces to defend recordings they say had been exploited without authorization for more than a decade. The case involved claims of digital piracy, unauthorized use, and unpaid royalties, ultimately resulting in a favorable judgment in a Miami court.

We also explore the cultural importance of the Caribbean and Hispanic artists behind these recordings. While some may be unfamiliar to mainstream audiences, their music has influenced generations and is increasingly being sampled by major artists, including Cardi B and Bad Bunny.

Website

www.MayimbaMusic.com

Social Media

www.Instagram.com/mayimbamusic

www.youtube.com/mayimbamusicinc 

About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Sports Illustrated photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Currently, over 1.2 million global downloads in 40 countries.

Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com

Follow us on

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial

For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com

Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell

Episode editing and Voice intro by Nigel J. Farmer of Voice Wrap Studios

Representation: 

Yvette Morales | YM & Associates PR

Beverly Hills, CA

YM-PR.com

Email: YMoralesY@ym-pr.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026-09-01 35 min
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