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MICROFUNDO = The Hector Fund

The Hector Fund conducts Artistfunding campaigns as a service to independent artists and administers the fulfillment of tangible goods to their fans.

It’s simple; Fans donate money to support the creative endeavors of their favorite musicians in exchange for exclusive access and perks.

There are two types of fair-trade Artistfunding campaigns. Headliners, which raise large dollar amounts for established artists and Debuts which apply the principles of micro-financing to emerging international artists.

Learn more at www.thehectorfund.com

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Sofia Rei Koutsovitis & Avantrio - Live in Davis Square

Avantrio Last night I saw a great show. Tuesday night in Davis square can be a pretty quiet experience. And it was COLD here in Boston!! I'd… Continue

Posted on November 19, 2008 at 11:00am —

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Marillion gathers their tribe of music fans with 'Happiness is the Road'

Mariliion


The British band Marillion is one of the first to engage its tribe of true fans to help the band raise touring and marketing dollars. In 1997, the band found they couldn't afford to finance a US tour, so their dedicated fan base took matters into their own hands. The fans rai… Continue

Posted on October 23, 2008 at 10:30am —

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Sex, Drugs and Blog Posts!! How to be an Artist 2.0



The New York Times recently ran a great story on Singer/Song writer Jonathan Coultan that highlights best practices for how a single artist can earn a living from mu… Continue

Posted on October 22, 2008 at 8:00am —

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Mieka Pauley says contributions from fans completely paid for her new CD


Just a few years ago, singer-songwriter Mieka Pauley would play in Harvard Square for spare change. Her new album was also funded by fan generosity, but this time she got the money up front, via PayPal.

For "Elijah Drop Your Gun," her first full-length disc in seven years, the Harvard gr… Continue

Posted on October 21, 2008 at 7:30pm —

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Does Music Keep Us Young?


Marcus Santos & Bloco Afro Brazil at the 13th Brazilian Independence Day Celebration in Boston.

I was glancing through the music blogoshpere and came across a post by NPR blogger,… Continue

Posted on September 8, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

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Tim Feriss - Derek Sivers Video Interview


Tim Ferriss is the author of the hugely popular book The Four Hour Workweek. Derek Sivers is the musician who started Continue

Posted on September 6, 2008 at 12:00pm —

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Samba Tremeterra Live at Sound Session in Providence

On the 12th of July the group Samba Tremeterra performed at Sound Session - the genre defying music festival in Providence Rhode Island. I was there with my video camera to capture their set on the main stage before many thousands. I managed to catch the entire set of Tremeterra's dancers performing in the street!!



I was really surprised and impressed by the Sound Session Festival scene in Providence. This was… Continue

Posted on September 3, 2008 at 1:30pm —

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Obama - The WorldBeat Album


One of the most exciting and progressive aspects of Senator Barack Obama's candidacy is the incredibly wide range of people he continues to energize and inspire. He has become a true worl

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Posted on August 29, 2008 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

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Clube do Balanco - The kings of "Samba Rock"



Any video that showcases dance like this one makes it into my top ten all-time best music videos -- set in a used record store with album covers papered over the walls and ceiling. It's full of dance and delivered in a smooth, classic, nostalgic style. I had to share this one wi… Continue

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 12:43pm —

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Peter Gabriel Launches 2 New Digital Music Ventures

Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel just launched two new digital music ventures: We7 (an advertising-driven music site) and TheFilter.com ( a music re… Continue

Posted on August 11, 2008 at 6:30pm —

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At 7:26pm on December 19, 2008, Breeze said…
Hello. I'm so glad to find this site!! Really appreciate what you are doing to connect artists and fans in such an innovative way.
At 3:52am on November 16, 2008, timbaille said…
Hi good to find this site ~ I like what you are doing.Please check the Malawi Musicology video there's some amazing instruments on there
Tim
 
 
HOW DOES HECTOR WORK?
The Hector Fund is changing the way the world finances music by applying the principles of microfinancing to the music industry. The Hector Fund is supporting economic development in music capitals around the globe by developing an Artistfunding Platform that allows music fans to give financial support directly to their favorite artist in exchange for a more fulfilling fan experience.
 

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