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I bought recorded music specifically developed for exercise classes. Isn the SOCAN licence covered in the cost of that recording?

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I bought recorded music specifically developed for exercise classes. Isn the SOCAN licence covered in the cost of that recording?

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No, the producer of the recording may have paid for “mechanical rights,” but it would not have paid for the “performing rights” covered under SOCAN licensing. A performing rights licence is the responsibility of the person or organization hosting the public performance.