Founding Artist Program
Your music deserves to be understood, not just heard.
Ethiopian gospel music carries centuries of theology, poetry, and prayer. Zemare is building the canonical archive — with the artists who created it at the center.
What you get
Built around the artist
Everything you need to build your legacy on Zemare.
Founding Artist Badge
A permanent, verified badge on your artist profile marking you as a founding voice in the Zemare archive.
Full Annotation Session
Our team works with you to annotate your catalog — biblical references, lyrical intent, theological themes — in your own words.
Fan Gifting Access
Fans can send direct gifts to your profile. You receive 100% of every gift.
60% Revenue Share
60% of all premium stream revenue from your catalog, paid monthly. No middleman. No label cut.
Monthly Stream Report
Detailed monthly reports showing who is listening to your music, where they are, and which songs resonate most.
Lyric Correction Channel
Direct access to approve, correct, or annotate any lyric on your songs. Your theological intent is protected.
Revenue
How revenue share works
When a premium subscriber streams your music, 60% of the subscription revenue attributed to your catalog is paid to you monthly. No label split. No distribution fee. Your music, your income.
The remaining 40% covers platform infrastructure, moderation, and Zemare Premium support. 100% of fan gifts go directly to you.
Cohort
The Founding Artist Program
We are onboarding 10 top artists and 20 emerging artists as founding voices in the Zemare archive. Founding artists shape how their music is understood — permanently.
Legacy
Your theological legacy
A gospel song is more than music. It is a statement of theology, a window into scripture, a prayer set to melody. When your lyrics are annotated on Zemare, they become tools for discipleship — studied, shared, and understood by the next generation of Ethiopian Christians. Your voice, preserved.
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