THE TEN MOST POWERFUL MARKETS IN THE RECORDED MUSIC INDUSTRY
HOW MUCH DID REVENUES GAIN FROM RECORDED MUSIC IN THE UNITED STATES ALONE LAST YEAR?
By Carlos Passage Revenue from recorded music in the world reached $28.6 billion in 2023, an increase of just over 10% compared to the previous year. How much did it rise in the United States alone?7.7% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching a maximum of $17.1 billion.Within this headline figure, $14.4 billion (or […]
Tiesto at Ultra Music Festival 2024
Kat Graham will play Diana Ross and Larenz Tate will play Berry Gordy in “Michael,” the Michael Jackson biopic.
Kat Graham is the actress of “Vampire Diaries” which aired for eight seasons until 2017. Actor Larenz Tate became known in 1997 when he starred in the film “Love Jones.” Currently in production, “Michael,” starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is scheduled for a worldwide release on April 18, 2025. The director […]
The Latin Recording Academy announces its 2024 calendar of events in Andalucia, Spain
By Latin Grammy, Adapted by Carlos Passage The Latin Recording Academy and the Regional Government of Andalucia will continue their celebration of Latin music in Andalucia, Spain, with two concerts that are part of the calendar of events that will extend until 2025. The Latin Recording Academy, in collaboration with the Junta de Andalucia, has […]
The long-awaited IFPI Global Report 2024 on music revenues in 2023 is now out
By Carlos Passage Global music sales grew for the ninth consecutive year in 2023. Revenue from recorded music increased in all markets and regions, and in almost all formats, according to the IFPI (International Federation of Music Industry) World Music Report 2024. Phonographic). Total revenue reached $28.6 billion, an increase of just over 10% from […]
Shakira: New Album
Album: “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” (Women Don’t Cry Anymore) Track List “Puntería” with Cardi B ”La fuerte” with Bizarrap ”Tiempo sin verte” ”Cohete” with Rauw Alejandro ”(Entre paréntesis)” with Grupo Frontera ”Cómo dónde y cuándo” ”Nassau” ”Última” ”Te felicito” with Rauw Alejandro “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 (Remix Tiësto)” PREVIOUSLY RELEASED SONGS “Monotonía” with […]
WHAT IS THE BEST-SELLING SINGLE IN HISTORY IN THE U.S.A? LATEST UPDATE FROM THE R.I.A.A (THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA)
by Carlos Passage Do not believe in those myths that it is “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby (certified sales of 4 million, not the 25 million copies attributed to it), or that it is “Candle in the Wind”, Elton John’s tribute to the Princess Diana (11 million) or “We Are the World” (3 million copies). […]
RECORDINGS BY BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DE LA SOUL, GUNS N’ ROSES, LAURYN HILL, CHARLEY PRIDE, AND MORE INDUCTED TO GRAMMY HALL OF FAME
grammy.com Today, the Recording Academy revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary. This year’s additions include four albums and six singles that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. The inducted recordings will be honored at GRAMMY Museum®’s inaugural GRAMMY Hall […]
Los Bacanes del Sur: Europe Tour 2024
Discos Lags, established 25 years ago in Cali, Colombia, gave special recognition to the more than two decades of artistic life to the leader and founder of the group Los Bacanes del Sur, Milton Cesar Mesa Ortega, before starting their tour through Europe. The bacanes del Sur have changed the history of Colombian Regional genre […]
