Nagamo Publishing

What Nagamo Publishing does

Nagamo Publishing is a Toronto-based Indigenous music publishing company and a member of the Dadan Sivunivut group of Indigenous media corporations (alongside Animiki See, Red Music Rising, and All Nations Records). It curates and licenses an online catalog of pre-cleared production music from First Nations, Metis, and Inuit composers, searchable at library.nagamo.ca by genre, instrumentation, mood, density, and Indigenous nation/tribe/region. The company's stated positioning is as the first and only Indigenous-focused music publisher offering this catalog model, with all music sourced from self-identifying Indigenous creators and free of ceremonial or sacred content.

The business operates four service lines: Custom Music creation (bespoke scoring work sold through direct engagement), a Production Music Library (self-serve licensing of pre-cleared tracks), Music Supervision (informed music selection for productions), and Voiceover & Dubbing (supporting Indigenous language revitalization). Revenue mechanics span individual track licensing on a transaction basis, blanket license subscriptions for productions requiring multiple tracks, professional-services fees for custom work, and music commissioning where Nagamo owns the master recording and composers retain the writer's share.

Go-to-market is hybrid: self-serve discovery and licensing through the online catalog (product-led) paired with enterprise direct sales for blanket licenses and custom scoring (field sales). The composer supply side is built through community-led outreach and the Composer Intensive program, developed in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office. The customer base spans major Canadian broadcasters (CBC under a multi-year blanket license, CTV, APTN, Crave Canada), streamers (Crave, Oculus), brands (Tim Horton's), cultural institutions (Toronto Zoo), film producers, and festivals (ImagineNative). The company is privately held with 5 employees and no disclosed external funding.

Name

Nagamo Publishing

Legal name

Nagamo Publishing

Website

https://nagamo.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nagamo Publishing is a Toronto-based Indigenous music publishing company operating an online catalog of pre-cleared production music from First Nations, Metis, and Inuit composers, licensing tracks and blanket licenses to broadcasters, streamers, brands, and film producers across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Publishing & Licensing

NAICS

Music Publishers (512230), Music Publishers (51223)

akta.pro primary industry

Music & Audio Rights for Broadcast (Sync/Master/Library) (MPABANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Creator Music/SFX Asset Libraries & Licensing Platforms (MPACABAM)

Keywords

• Indigenous music licensing
• Production music library
• Music publishing services
• Custom music scoring
• Music supervision services

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Track Licensing: Production teams and editors license individual tracks directly from the website for use in their media projects. Each track is pre-cleared and can be purchased or licensed online.
2. Blanket License Subscriptions: Companies purchase blanket licenses that allow unlimited downloads and utilization of multiple tracks for a production period. Revenue is generated through annual or multi-year subscription arrangements.
3. Custom Music Creation: Nagamo provides custom scoring work for productions and media spots, creating bespoke Indigenous music for specific project requirements. Contact-based sales for custom needs.
4. Music Commissioning: Nagamo commissions original tracks from Indigenous composers, paying upfront fees for creation and export. The company owns the master recording while composers retain 100% of the writer's share.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nagamo Publishing licenses and produces Indigenous-created music (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) for media production use. Its core offering is a pre-cleared, searchable Production Music Library available via a self-serve online catalog, supplemented by custom music creation, music supervision, and voiceover/dubbing services for film, TV, documentary, advertising, and digital media clients.

Product overview

Nagamo Publishing operates as a single unified Indigenous music publishing and licensing service, combining four core service offerings: Custom Music creation, a Production Music Library (an online catalog available for direct licensing), Music Supervision, and Voiceover & Dubbing services supporting language revitalization. The Nagamo Library serves as the primary digital platform for track discovery and licensing, while the Composer Intensive program develops talent within the Indigenous composer community. The company focuses exclusively on Indigenous-made music featuring First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Production Music Library A pre-cleared catalog of original music sourced from an extensive network of Indigenous artists and composers (First Nations, Metis, Inuit), available for licensing by production teams for film, TV, documentary, advertising, podcast, and digital media projects. Tracks can be licensed individually via the self-serve site or via blanket license for broader production use.
• Custom Music Bespoke Indigenous music creation service for productions and media spots requiring original scoring. Indigenous artists infuse cultural legacy into modern sounds tailored to specific project requirements; sold via direct engagement with the Nagamo team.
• Music Supervision Music supervision services that leverage knowledge of Indigenous artist releases and an active community network to provide informed music selection for productions. Targets film, TV, and documentary clients needing culturally aware music direction.
• Voiceover & Dubbing Voiceover and dubbing services supporting language revitalization by contributing to the restoration and preservation of Indigenous languages across media productions.
• Nagamo Library (Online Catalog) An online catalog platform (library.nagamo.ca) that enables production teams and editors to browse, search, preview, and license individual tracks or arrange blanket licenses for productions. Supports filtering by genre, instrumentation, mood, density, and Indigenous nation/tribe/region.
• Composer Intensive A week-long educational program for Indigenous composers and music producers to hone skills in scoring to picture. Features hands-on collaboration with seasoned composers and an Indigenous director; supported by the Indigenous Screen Office. Scheduled September 14-18, 2026 in Toronto, ON.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Indigenous Screen OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indigenous Screen Office provides program support for Nagamo's Composer Intensive, a week-long program for Indigenous composers to develop skills in scoring to picture. This partnership supports the development of Indigenous talent in the screen music industry.
• Dadan SivunivutcoreOthersNagamo Publishing is a proud part of the Dadan Sivunivut group of Indigenous media corporations, which includes Animiki See, Red Music Rising, and All Nations Records.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Musicbed: Musicbed licenses high-quality production music for film, TV, and advertising via a self-serve catalog and custom composer work. Nagamo is directly comparable in business model (sync licensing + custom scoring) but differentiated by Indigenous-only curation.
• Pond5 (Shutterstock): Pond5 is a global marketplace for royalty-free music, SFX, and stock media with self-serve licensing. Nagamo is comparable in platform-based licensing of music assets but operates in a narrower curated cultural niche.
• APM Music: APM Music is a major production music library supplying pre-cleared tracks to broadcasters, agencies, and content creators. Nagamo operates in the same production music licensing category with a differentiated Indigenous catalog.
• Artlist: Artlist offers a subscription-based royalty-free music and SFX catalog for video creators and production teams. Nagamo is a direct peer in the production music licensing model, with narrower niche specialization.
• Epidemic Sound: Epidemic Sound provides subscription-based music and sound effect licensing for content creators, brands, and media companies. Comparable to Nagamo's blanket license model and self-serve catalog distribution.
• Marmoset: Marmoset is a music licensing agency and platform specializing in independent artist catalogs for film, TV, and advertising. Comparable to Nagamo's curated catalog approach with custom music services for media projects.
• Audio Network: Audio Network is a production music library licensing original tracks for use in broadcast, film, and advertising. Nagamo's catalog (library.nagamo.ca) and blanket license structure mirror Audio Network's offering on a smaller, culturally-focused scale.
• Songtradr: Songtradr is a B2B music licensing platform and marketplace connecting catalog owners with brands and media. Comparable to Nagamo's technology-enabled licensing distribution and rights administration.

Others

• Indigenous Screen Office: ISO is a Canadian non-profit supporting Indigenous screen creators and partners with Nagamo on the Composer Intensive program. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler — not a direct competitor, but a key partner in the same Indigenous media value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Concord Music Publishing: Concord is a major independent music publisher with global rights administration and sync licensing across film, TV, and advertising. Nagamo is a smaller, niche publisher in the same sync/rights category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nagamo-publishing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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