Search

The article examines the affect of the fall in value of the American dollar on the music trade and sound recording industry. U.S. companies in these international business enterprises have seen their revenues abroad, which are paid to them in dollars, lose value. At the same time, however, this creates an incentive for these firms to invest their foreign profits abroad in other currencies.

Offers brief information on executives in the music and entertainment industries who will be attending the annual MIDEM convention in Cannes, France in January 2002. Position; Email address; Best deal initiated at the conference; Advice for attending MIDEM.

Reports on developments in the sound recording industry as of April 15, 2000. myTaxi's offering of compact discs of Great Britain's top music at a discounted price; Resignation of Export Music Sweden product manager Stuart Ward to occupy the same position at Polar Music Prize.

Reports on developments in the international music industry as of March 18, 2000. BMG Music Publishing Scandinavia's acquisition of independent Swedish publisher Madhouse Music; Appointment of Hasse Breitholtz as managing director of commercial and new media at BMG U.K. and Ireland.

Examines the music industry in Spain. Slump in Spain's music industry as directed at the media; No national television music program; No national mainstream pop/rock press; Tremendous competition from new entertainment; Comments from record industry executives.

Profiles some of the most popular musical acts in Spain. Includes Alejandro Sanz; Jorge Pardo; Pedro Guerra; Ketama; Rosario; Raimundo Amador; Australian Blonde; Mission Hispana; Negu Gorriak; Nacho Cano; Tahures Zurdos.

The article reports on the history of the song "Wavin' Flag," which was created by Somali-born rapper K'Naan and will be featured in a global advertising campaign for Coca-Cola Co. and the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament. A discussion of a successful financial relationship which has developed between Coca-Cola Co. and K'Naan, and of global success which K'Naan has seen with "Wavin' Flag," and the music release "Troubadour,' where "Wavin' Flag" was originally featured, is presented.

The article offers news briefs on the music industry. Nine tracks from the unfinished album "Chinese Democracy" by rock band Guns N' Roses were leaked onto the Internet. Universal Music Group (UMG) has reached a deal with Last.FM to allow its music video catalog to be streamed on their website. Apple Inc.'s iTunes Music Store has now sold 5 billion songs.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. Country singer Tim McGraw's 2008 tour is to be sponsored by KC Masterpiece barbecue sauce and Kingsford charcoal. The EMI Music Group is giving away digital music download codes in the "New York Daily News." The Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour, featuring acts such as Slipknot and Disturbed, is scheduled to play 30 amphitheaters in the summer of 2008.

The article presents news briefs relating to the music industry. Anschutz Entertainment has finalized a contract with the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils to manage the team's new Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Justin Timerblake unveiled a mobile video channel on February 9, 2007 on Verizon Wireless' VCast video service called JT-TV. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltry announced The Who's 2007 European tour plans on February 8, 2007 in London, England.

The article presents an update on issues related to the music industry. Tower Records will launch the digital download store, tower.com/digital. Universal Music Iberian Peninsula has purchased Spain's biggest independent label Vale Music from its founder Ricardo Campoy. The City of Hope Cancer Center's Music & Entertainment Industry is giving the Spirit of Life Award to Charles Goldstuck, president/COO of Bertelsmann Music Group.

The article offers news briefs related to the entertainment industry. Trade group NARM has revealed the nominees for its merchandisers of the year awards. Court proceedings against illegal music downloaders and peer-to-peer file swappers will continue despite some improvements in global music piracy. In its first full sales week, the digital release "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean amassed a record-setting 266,500 downloads.

Presents news briefs on the music industry in the U.S. as of November 12, 2005. Conviction of singer Ronald Isley for charges of tax evasion; Lawsuit filed by the Backstreet Boys against Lou Pearlman and his Trans Continental Records; Acquisition by America Online of the digital music subscription service MusicNow.

Presents an update on the music industry as of June 2005. Availability of Univision Music Group's catalog; Madrid court decision on Spain's download site, weblisten.com; Gross profit of the Eagles' concert tours.

Discusses the announcement made by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry that the Independent music companies are collectively responsible for the largest share of global record sales in 2002. Details of the report released by the 'Recording Industry in Numbers 2002'; Importance of staff training; Decline in music sales in Germany; Rise in DVD sales.

Presents a roundup of news from the sound recording industry worldwide, as of April 22, 2000. Swedish record company Bonnier Media Corp.; Japanese authors' society JASRAC; International Federation of the Phonographic Industry; Awards received by singer/songwriter Joaquin Sabina at the Premios de la Musica in Madrid, Spain.

Looks at notable Celtic and world music artists and labels from around the globe. Globetrotter, an initiative of Sony Music International that imports current top-selling music from its worldwide affiliates; African musician Ali Farka Toure; Dublin-based Dara Records; Traditional music from Spain's northwestern Celtic regions of Galicia and Asturias; Performers Femi Kuti, Denez Prigent, and Anuna, who was the driving force behind the original `Riverdance' performance.

Focuses on the increased presence of representatives of the Spanish music industry at the MIDEM Americas music trade show taking place in June 1999 in Miami, Florida. Promise by the Spanish authors' and publisher's society SGAE to make the fair a memorable event; Aim of the trade show to promote the Latino music market; Performers at the event.

Comments on music known as timba, an evolved form of Cuban salsa. Popularity and complexity of the music; Why the music was banned in Cuba in 1997; Music and lyrics of Manolin, who is nicknamed the Salsa Doctor; Phrase which he coined; Other musicians involved with timba, including Eurotropical's Manolito Y Su Trabaco band.

Presents numerous news briefs regarding international music groups that are recording dance music. London, England's Norman Cook; Tokyo, Japan's Namie Amuro, Max, and Speed; Munich, Germany's Mousse T.; Others.

Presents several brief items of news regarding the Latin music industry for September 26, 1998. The successful career of Mana; His album `Suenos Liquidos'; The death of Marco Rizo, the orchestrator on the television series `I Love Lucy'; Formation of FR Producciones by Mauricio Zavala and Benjamin Arroyo; Sales of Ricky Martin's album `Vuelve'; Others.

Reports that record companies are showing interest in the World Cup for its marketing possibilities. The National Anthems of each country; One of the largest-selling recordings for the industry; Artists involved in the recording; What record companies are involved in the release; Brief summaries of the music contributions England, Scotland, Spain, France, Japan, and other countries are making.

Discusses the launch of the Premios Amigos, the first music-award ceremony celebrating achievements by the Spanish and Latin music industries, as well as those of Anglo-European artists held on November 20, 1997 in Madrid, Spain. Comments from Warner Music Spain President Saul Tagarro; When the flow of Latin repertoire into Europe began; Three important developments in the flow of talent between Spain and Latin markets; Performers at the event, including the Spice Girls. INSET: And the nominees are..

Concentrates on the 1997 release of the music recording `Flaming Pie,' by Paul McCartney. The success of the release; Other artists that are over forty years old that continue to have success in the music industry; Details on the marketing of the album; The singles to be released.

News briefs on the music trade and related industries are presented including the first quarter 2010 financial statement of electronics retail store chain Best Buy, a business forecast for radio station revenue in 2010, and the sale of the online social network Web site Bebo by AOL LLC to Criterion Capital Partners.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to musical acts from around the world, including the Japanese female rock trio Chatmonchy, the Spanish rock singer Enrique Bunbury, and the British acoustic pop duo Turin Brakes.

The article briefly discusses developments with several bands and musicians. In Australia the band Powderfinger used the Twitter messaging service to publicize several impromptu performances. Composer Karl Jenkins will follow up the release of his album "Stella Natalis" with a tour of several cathedrals in Great Britain.

The article offers information about music publishing and licensing in Europe. The status of Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Italy in organizations such as CISAC, SACEM, SGAE, SIAE, SABAM, GEMA is mentioned. The leading executives in these groups such as Cees Verwoord and Harald Heker are mentioned, as well as the size the memberships.

The article presents news briefs in the music trade. The U.S. concert tour for the television program "Yo Gabba Gabba!" has sold out. Domenico Caridi has left the Italian collecting society SIAE. Jamie Kantrowitz has been appointed senior vice president of strategy and global marketing for SoundCloud, an online audio distribution platform in Berlin, Germany.

The article discusses musical acts from around the world, including Miguel Poveda, a Spanish flamenco singer who has released the album "Coplas Del Querer;" Thomas Dybdahl, a Norwegian singer/songwriter who has released a self-titled album; and V.V. Brown, an English singer/songwriter who has released the album "Travelling Like the Light."

The article examines the effect of the global economic crisis on the 2009 music festival season in Spain. According to the article, several festival events in Spain had to be canceled due to the economic problems. Details are also provided about festival ticket sales and music artists appearing at festivals such as Benicassim, Primavera Sound, and Festimad.

The article presents information on rock bands from non-English-speaking countries who choose to write and perform their songs in English. It is noted that this tends to limit their local success, but increase their chances of international success. Examples such as the Italian band Electric Diorama, Indonesian band S.I.G.I.T., and Hungarian band The Moog are discussed. INSET: Spanish Fly.

The article discusses the impact the financial crisis will have on the annual independent music festival South by South West (SXSW) to be held on March 18-22, 2009 in Austin, Texas. The event director Roland Swenson comments that registration is down by 10% compared to the previous year. Record industry executives say they are likely to fly in fewer label representatives. However, the exposure bands and musicians receive at SXSW is said to remain cost effective compared to bigger markets.

This article discusses the work of the singer Diana Navarro, who has popularized the copla singing style that originated in relationship with flamenco performances. Her albums "No Te Olvides De Mi," "Verde Camino," and "24 Rosas" are described. The relationship between Navarro and her label Warner Music Spain is considered.

The article presents a global overview of the conflict between the music industry and internet service providers (ISPs) regarding internet music piracy, focusing on the approaches taken in various countries around the world in terms of negotiations and legislation. In France, a law has been proposed which would create a monitoring body with the power to disconnect the ISP accounts of copyright infringers.

The article discusses a surge in the popularity of Latin music in Europe. Parallels are drawn between the emigration of an estimated 1.5 million young Latin Americans to Spain since the late 1990's and the increased consumption of Latin music across Europe. The activities of the Latin promotion and merchandising company, Rosa Lagarrigue Management and their music division Gran Via Musical, is discussed.

The article discusses how a number of record labels in Great Britain have lost their independent status through deals with or acquisitions by major record labels. The article cites Universal Music Group, which acquired Sanctuary and V2, Lionheart, X-Cell, Magic and ARS Entertainment. The article examines some of the efforts being made by the remaining independent record labels to prevent being taken over.

The article reports that Spain's independent sound recording companies have created the Independent Labels Federation (FIP) to lobby that country's government on legislation affecting the music trade. The group is separate from other Spanish music trade groups. The FIP plans to lobby for anti-file sharing music piracy legislation similar to laws already enacted France and Great Britain.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. The Rolling Stones, a classic rock band, grossed over half a billion dollars with their 2005 to 2007 world concert tour. Jammie Thomas was found guilty of sharing music on the Kazaa web site and faces a fine of over 200 thousand dollars. The European Commission approved the merger of Sony and BMG.

The article discusses the Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica brokering a deal that will involve independent record labels having access to company's global digital platforms. The article reports that the deal offers are available to members of the Spanish independent record labels body UFI, and also to members of the international associations to which UFI is affiliated, namely European body Impala and the World Independent Network.

The article reports on the Marché international de l'edition musicale (MIDEM) conference and profiles some attendees. Among those profiled, include Alternative Distribution Alliance President Andy Allen, NRJ Group Chairman Jean-Paul Baudecroux, and SGAE Executive President Eduardo "Teddy" Bautista.

The article presents information on the 10th Cubadisco music trade fair to be held in Havana, Cuba on May 20 to 28, 2006. It explains the reason Sociedad General de Autores y Editores (SGAE) decided to downsize its involvement in the event. It reports on the possible effect of the move of SGAE on Cubadisco. It presents a brief background on SGAE.

The article focuses on the efforts by the organizers of the Premios de la Musica award in Spain to raise the profile of the music award. Despite Premios de la Musica having the field to itself in 2005, the televised event failed to capture the public's imagination and viewing figures were low. Now organizers of the award plan to broadcast the event live on public TV channel. Seasoned music executive Carlos Sanmartin was also hired as a consultant to help revamp the show.

The article offers news on the music industry as of February 2006. Roxette guitarist Per Gessle has released five album projects since the Swedish duo disbanded in 2002 after vocalist Marie Fredriksson fell ill. Malian guitarist Ali Farka received a Grammy Award for best traditional world music album.

This article reports on a meeting of European composers at the MIDEM trade fair in Cannes, France on January 24, 2006. They will decide on campaign tactics for tackling what they call abusive publishing contracts imposed by TV broadcasters and producers. Composers formed a new trade group, the European Federation of Film Composers and Audiovisual Music, at a Madrid, Spain meeting in late December 2005.

The article reports on the move of multinational brewing company Heineken to select the Spanish Mediterranean port of Valencia to launch an ambitious music-related project. Valencia is the first of 10 cities across four continents to be involved in the Heineken Greenspace program. Heineken's initial contribution to the project is more than 3 million Euros. Heineken will work with Valencia's council to program concerts in the designated music warehouse until mid-2006, when conversion work begins.

Focuses on the 17th annual Popkomm, Europe's biggest summer music conference held at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, September 14-16, 2005. Target individuals of the Popkomm-Innovation in Music and Entertainment (IMEA) Awards; International media partner for Popkomm and the IMEA Awards; Role of Spain in the 2005 Popkomm; Key to Popkomm's success.

Reports on the success of Cubadisco 2005 held on May 21-29, 2005 in Cuba. Nation nominated as guest country; Increase in economic and political ties between Cuba and China, which will be the guest country in 2006; Countries that participated in the event.

Reports on the success of the music album "Pajaros en la Cabeza," by the pop-rock duo Amaral in Spain's Media Control chart as of April 2005. Number of units of the album shipped by EMI Spain; Plan to release the album in the U.S. in April 2005; Performance of Amaral's 2002 album "Estrella de Mar" in the Spanish market.

Reports on a delay in the incorporation of download sales in the weekly music release charts in Great Britain along with the physical format as of March 2005. Concerns over the lack of independent-label content offered by legitimate download services; Comparison of the weekly sales performance of legal downloads and physical singles in the country; Background on other countries that incorporate the same music chart format.