Mission

Our mission is to collectively manage the intellectual property rights of those who work in the field of music, compensating, fairly and adequately, musicians, authors, composers, performers, producers and publishers, promoting their development, initiative, freedom and musical production, as well as the social protection of SCM members, contributing to a significant improvement in the value of Cape Verdean music and the agents who contribute to it. 

Vision

SCM aims to be the reference entity, at national and international level, in the collective management of intellectual property rights of those who work in the field of music in Cape Verde, contributing to its affirmation and excellence as a strategic factor in the development of the country and its population.

Services

Representation

SCM acts on behalf of its members and the foreign rights holders it represents, including in the protection and defense of these rights before public authorities and courts.

Licensing

SCM charges, representing its members, the rights associated with the use of the repertoire managed by it.

Distribution

SCM charges, representing its members, the rights associated with the use of the repertoire managed by it.

Brief history

SCM, whose creation was published in the Official Gazette on June 18, 2013, held its first general assembly in Praia, where Solange Cesarovna was unanimously elected President of the Board of Directors.

In 2020, the collective management solution “WIPO Connect” was installed and the first distribution of copyrights was made in the country. The following year, the first distribution of related rights was made.

In 2022, the SCM North Delegation was opened in Mindelo and the first edition of the “SCM Awards” took place with enormous success. In the same year, the SCM Governing Bodies were also elected, with the Presidency of the Board of Directors being held by Daniel Spencer.

In 2023, SCM became a member of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC).  

The launch of this new SCM online Portal took place in 2024.

We are just beginning a long journey. Together.

Values

Spirit of Mission 

Everything we do has as its ultimate objective the development of Cape Verdean music, to the fair benefit of its agents and the country.

Ethics and Integrity

We base our actions on integrity and transparency in all situations.

Communication

We work constructively, engagedly and reliably, as a team and together with our members and partners.

Cooperation and Commitment

We work constructively, committedly and reliably as a team and together with our members, beneficiaries, users and partners.

Innovation and Excellence

We are constantly seeking to improve our services, working with determination, agility and strategic focus.

Development

We regularly identify and implement initiatives that contribute to our development and to creating value for all SCM members.