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1nt representation and storage of these data on the library. Are you a record label, publisher, collector with a significant storage of African music data in your domain? You can proceed to contribute this data to the library for future-proofing and visibility by choosing Submit Data."},{"question":"Who can Volunteer on AML?","answer":"Anyone who believes they have what it takes to help the team at AML achieve the project goals. The volunteer program accommodates various skills and knowledge including writing, research, space hosting, organisational and program coordinating skills, as well as basic knowlegde of music and languauges. 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