Looking for some information

Hi, all. So I am a South African living abroad, and I have a question. See, I’m an amateur musician, and I want to record a cover of the song “Blou Blou Lug” by Seeleeu Leipoldt for my next album. The problem is that I can’t seem to find out how to navigate the copyright situation. I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes here. Is there a database somewhere that I can search to figure out who owns this song?

TL;DR: I need info on the copyright of an old Afrikaans song for the purpose of releasing a cover version.

Smurfi,

Looks like it was released by Wildebeest Records musicbrainz.org/…/d44e9f03-62f5-4d2a-a7c1-f8b6717…Which was founded by Eckard Potgieter www.discogs.com/label/90397-Wildebeest-Records

Perhaps you can find his contact details somewhere?

Smurfi,

There you go www.facebook.com/eckardpotgieterfanpageEckard.Potgieter@gmail.com

Maerman,

Thank you so much. This really helps me. You are a godsend.

Smurfi,

Let us know what he says

Maerman,

Another update: Seeleeu Leipoldt replied to my Facebook message yesterday. He says all he wants is songwriting credit. So it’s going on the album. I’ll post a link here when it’s ready to publish.

Maerman,

Okay, so I sent an email to Eckard Potgieter, but he has not replied. I also found the Seeleeu Leipoldt Band on Facebook and sent them a message, but I didn’t get a reply from them either. So I guess it’s not happening any time soon. God, I hate copyright. It’s just so frustrating. But either way, the album is going forward, and I already have ten songs recorded for it. I’ll definitely post it to this group when I release it.

Maerman,

I did send him an email, but I haven’t had a response yet. I’ll keep you updated if he gets back to me.

johnrimbauer,

No idea, but what a great plan! Good luck!

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