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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.

Provides information on the implication of a revamp of charter rules in Spain for the music label Vale Music. Regulations for the official 100 albums chart; Exclusion of multi-artist compilation albums and compact disks that retail less that a determined amount; Problems of the Spanish music market as reported by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.

Focuses on Latin American artists who are being developed by record companies in 2003. La Bruja Gata; Natalia LaFourcade; Frijoles Romanticos; La Onda; Daniel Renée; Cristina Valeni.

Focuses on the Spanish radio broadcasting industry. Simplicity of Spanish radio formats, which are largely owned by Cadena SER; Popularity of stations owned by Cadena, including Cadena Dial; Regional radio in Spain.

Reports on the release of the album 'De Vuelta Y Vuelta,' by Spanish popular music group Jarabe De Palo. Television commercials featuring Jarabe De Palo member Pau Dones; Details of the marketing strategy being employed by Virgin Records Espana for the album's release.

Focuses on winners of the November 2000 Premios Ondas and Premios Amigo Awards in Spain. Details of awards presented to recording artist Alejandro Sanz; Other performers who received awards during both ceremonies, including Catalan rumba duo Estopa, Santana, Argentine band La Mosca, and others; Highlights of the awards presentations.

Presents an overview of Spain's export music industry as of November 2000. Isolated success of Spanish music in foreign markets; Lack of artist development among Spain's record labels; Factors affecting Spain's reluctance to adopt music video as a marketing tool; Concentration of Spanish artists on commercial success in the Latin music market; International sales of Spanish popular music act, Killer Barbies; Efforts of the Spanish industry to market music to teenage audiences.

Focuses on the record-breaking album sales of Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz as of October, 2000. Details of Sanz's album 'El Alma Al Aire'; Marketing campaign of Warner Spain, including full-page newspaper ads; How the album qualified as quintuple platinum due to advance sales; Popularity of the artist in his native Spain.

Reports on the release of the album 'Tributo Al Cuarteto Patria,' by Cuban musician Eliades Ochoa. Highlights of Ochoa's work with traditional music group the Buena Vista Social Club; Details of the marketing of the album in the United States and Latin America; Overview of Ochoa's career in Cuban music; Other artists who appear on the album.

Reports on the MuXXIc Latina partnership between Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spanish audiovisual company Grupo Prisa. Focus of the group on signing and promoting Spanish-language recording artists; Importance of radio in the marketing of popular music in Latino territories; Decision to base the group in Miami, Florida.

Reports on the Cubadisco trade fair, held during May 2000 in Havana, Cuba. Attendance at the convention by various groups representing Spain's music industry, including Gran Via Musical, EMI Spain, and others; Potential market for Latin and Caribbean music in Cuba; International interest in regional Cuban music.

Profiles several web sites devoted to the Spanish music industry. Details of the web sites of Spain's Society of Digital Authors and Publishers (SDAE), Subterfuge Records, EMI Music Spain, Loquesea Internet Inc., and others.

Presents an overview of the life and career of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. His introduction to music after his sporting career was ended by an automobile accident; Efforts of Enrique Martin Garea to promote Iglesias' singing career; Success in the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest; Popularity in his native Spain; Outlook for the June 2000 launch of the album 'Noche De Cuatro Lunas.'

Offers the reaction of the sound recording industry in Spain to alternative music public radio network RNE Radio 3's decision to scale back its music output in favor of more `cultural' output. Anticipated effects of the decision; Comments from Carlos Galan, director of Subterfuge Records and others.

Discusses the popularity of Celtic music in Spain. Level of prestige given to bagpipers in Spain; Popularity of the Celtic album `Irmandade Das Estrelas,' by Carlos Nunez; Women bagpipers Cristina Pato and Susana Seivane; How Ireland, France, and Spain have always been united through Celtic music.

Announces the launch of the Spanish music company Gran Via Musical (GVM). How the launch has caused a series of record-label management changes in the country; The focus of the company to promote Latino music; GVM owned by the audiovisual holding company Grupo Prisa.

Notes the return of Spanish pop-rock group Mecano, as of March 1998. Release of a double album called `Ana, Jose, Nacho'; Synopsis of the recording.

Focuses on the music industry in Cuba as of May 3, 1997. Permission from Cuba for SGAE, Spain's society of authors and editors, to open offices in Cuba; The signing of Pablo Milanes by the Mexican division of Universal Music; Economic problems experienced by Cuba; The thriving music scene; Events like La Tropical and Cubadisco.

Reports on the growth of the independent movement in the Spanish music scene. Independent music festival organizer Festimad; Barcelona Accio Musica organized by the city council; Problems faced by independent labels; Lack of media outlets to expose talent.

The article presents information on the music group Maná's popularity in Spain. The author looks at the popularity of the "Drama y Luz" album in Spain, Maná's role as headliner of the 2012 Rock in Rio-Madrid festival, and the 10 concerts that the group will be performing in Spain in 2011. The article also discusses "Amar Es Combatir," the biggest-selling Maná album in Spain as of May 28, 2011.

The article discusses the hip-hop flamenco group Ojos de Brujo's fourth album "Aocana," which has been licensed to the Warner Music Spain record label. According to the article, since the group's forming in the year 1996, they have operated as an independent outfit. After "Aocana" entered number seven on Spain's Media Control charts on March 17, 2009, the album has since appeared in Great Britain, and Japan. Ojos de Brujo's North American tour dates in the year 2010 are discussed.

The article discusses the role that Spain plays in helping Latin musicians develop popularity and success in Europe. Luis Fonsi, a singer from Puerto Rico, had to move his May 26, 2009 concert in Madrid, Spain to a larger venue due to ticket demand. Commentary is provided by Sandra Rotondo, general director of Planet Events.

This article reports on the music industry in the Republic of Cuba. Johannes Abreu, commercial manager of Cuban record label Colibri, states that Cuba has no distribution strategy in place to sell music at home or abroad. Reinaldo Hernández, international commerce manager of Cuban record label Bis Music, states that the Cuban government treats music as a cultural product rather than a business opportunity. INSET: NUEVOS SONIDOS.

The article presents an interview with Xavier Novaes, organizer of the Rock En Ñ tour for SGAE, Spain's authors' and publishers' society. He discusses the styles of music promoted by the tour, which includes all major varieties of popular music, from rock to hip-hop. The 2007 tour included concerts in Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela and Colombia and Novaes notes that it was well received by the public, but would benefit from greater involvement by private sponsors.

This article offers news and notes pertaining to world music in March, 2007. Topics of discussion include a Belgian ceremony honoring Flemish vocalist Helmut Lotti, record sales of Lotti's music release "The Crooners," the rise of Spanish flamenco singer Tati Román, and the increasing sales of the music release "Unicamente Celentano," by Adriano Celentano.

The article reports on a 2007 initiative by Telefonica, a Spanish telecommunications corporation, designed to improve the sales of digital Internet music downloads of popular music. The article explains that the company will offer a subscription service that will make over one million music tracks available to users. The poor performance of Internet music sales in Spain, compared to that of other European nations is assessed.

Reports on the slow progress of Ramon Melendi's album "Sin Noticias De Holanda" in reaching the number one spot on the Spanish charts. Reason for the slow pace of the album; Information on Melendi; Cause of the growing popularity of the album.

Focuses on the success of Spanish trio La 5a Estación in Mexico following the release of its music single "El Sol No Regresa." Ranking of their single in the Mexican airplay chart; Career of the trio before they became popular in Mexico; Type pop-rock music being played by the trio; Role of manager Jaime Torregrosa in the success of the trio.

Provides information on La Oreja de Van Gogh, a pop band in Spain. Album sales of the group; Expectation of Sony Spain for the international sales performance of their albums; Concert tour plans of the group in Europe and in Latin America.

Profiles Latin pop singer Jon Secada. His character as an artist; Career of Secada in stage performance; Details on his show tour.

Reports that Germany will be the invited guest at the 2003 Cuban music fair, Cubadisco, held in Havana. Significance of this choice of a non-Latin country as a guest; Management changes at German trade fair PopKomm; Plans for performances by Charanga Habanera, Isaac Delgado and others.

Offers news briefs related to world musicians as of April 5, 2003. Comments on 'Go,' the third album from Virgin-signed Dusminguet; 'Bread and Barrels of Water,' by Danish group Outlandish; International hits by Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn including 'Do You Know (What It Takes)' and 'Show Me Love'; Others.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American music industry as of February 22, 2003. Success of Spanish flamenco artist Martirio in the United States and Latin American markets; Planned performances by British DJs Ben Sims and Alan Somerville in Colombia; Sales of albums by contestants from the Mexican reality television show 'La Academia'; Others.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American sound recording industry as of February 15, 2003. Plans for the release of an album by Dante Spinetta of hip-hop band Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas; Plans of Chilean singer Cecilia Echinique to record a tribute to Latin American singer-songwriters; Casting of Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán in the Mexican version of the musical 'Cabaret'; Others.

Offers news briefs related to the music industry in the international community. Decline in the Japanese music market during 2002; Arion Greek Music Awards to be held in Athens in April 2003; U2 leads the nominations for the Netherlands' Edison Pop Music Awards 2003; Others.

Reports on the formation of a Cuban rap music agency to promote Cuban rap music. Creation of the agency through the Center for Popular Music and the Asociación Hermanos Saíz. Success of a 2002 rap music festival; Successful rap compilation albums; Financial troubles of this industry; Character of Cuban rap.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American sound recording industry as of January 11, 2003. Collaboration between Puerto Rican singer Gilberto Santa Rosa and Panamanian musicians Sammy and Sandy Sandoval; Appointment of Gabriel Salcedo as executive director of Argentine record industry body CAPIF; Sales of the eponymous debut album by La Geisha Chilena of Chile; Others.

Profiles Mexican singer Paulina Rubio. Details on her pop album 'Border Girl,' released by Universal Music, and which includes songs in English and Spanish; Outlook for her succeeding in the U.S.; Thoughts on following in the steps of other Latin singers, like Ricky Martin and Sharkira; Prediction that the success of 'Border Girl' will hinge on a series of promotional trips across Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Focuses on the 2003 Cubadisco music trade fair to be held in Havana, Cuba. Cooperation between this trade fair and the PopKomm trade fair in Germany, with whom it may merge operations; Attendance at this trade fair by German music industry executives and representatives.

Focuses on the popularity of the Spanish local music television series 'Operación Triunfo.' Plans for the release of compilation albums featuring music from the series, such as 'Operación Triunfo--Album'; Contents of the program, which features contestants vying for the Spanish slot in the Eurovision Song Contest; Reasons for its popularity.

Reports on Spanish music-based television programs. Audience share of the 2001 Premios Amigo music awards held in Madrid, Spain; Popularity of the talent competition program 'Operacion Triunfo'; Award winners at the Premios Amigos ceremony, including U2 and Manu Chao.

Presents international sound recording industry-related news briefs as of December 1, 2001. Release of the debut album for the record label Sunny Luna, based in Madrid, Spain; Distribution agreement between Sony Music Entertainment Australia and Down Under of the Roadshow Music; Announcement that the British Performing Rights Society will be the music industry partner for a 2002 showcase of Scottish artists; Others.

Reports that Virgin Spain imprint label Yerbabuena has taken control of distribution and promotion of United States labels Higher Octave and Narada and England's Real World. Comments by director of Yerbabuena Rafael Prieto about the benefits of being the biggest combined-catalog distributor in Europe; Other imprints which are distributed by Yerbabuena, including Luaka Bop; Artists affected by the deal, including Eliades Ochoa.

Discusses the popularity of Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz in Spain. Details of her association with independent Spanish label BAT Discos; Comments by BAT executive president Jorge Gomez; Outlook for the production of a Spanish television tribute to Cruz, entitled 'God Bless the Queen.'

Reports on the plans of Spanish music web site MusicaAlaCarta.com to launch Europe's first secure music-subscription access service. Features of the service, which offers digital downloads of popular music; Business model of the service; Outlook for the commercial viability of such systems.

Focuses on the demand of Spain's authors and publishers society, SGAE, for a tax to be levied on blank compact discs (CD-R) to counter the effects of Internet piracy. Sales figures for CD-Rs in Spain during 1999; How the illegal downloading of music from the Internet represents a loss of authors' rights compensation; Details of the anti-piracy efforts of the SGAE.

Discusses the popular music market in Spain as of March 1, 1997. 1996 as the most lucrative year for the market; A drop in total unit sales for the second year in a row; The increased domestic product share of the market; Increased total income at retail prices; CD unit sales; Cassette unit sales; Expectations for 1996 that were not met.

Relates news of the revival in Spain of an older generation of singer/songwriters in 1996. The tour of Victor Manuel, An Belen, Joan Manuel Serrat, and Miguel Rios; The success of Rosano Abelo, whose tour began on the last day of the older generation tour; Future plans for the older generation artists.

Focuses on the mestizaje movement in Spanish pop/rock music. Santiago Auseron's visit to Cuba to research traditional `son' and Afro-Caribbean rhythms; Parallelism with the discovery of the Southern blues in the United States by British and American pop/rock musicians; Remarks by managing directors of multinational labels in Spain.

Reports on the homage to living Spanish pop star Antonio Vega. Recording of versions of songs written by Vega by 19 bands and artists; Vega as one of the lyrical yardsticks of 1980s pop in Spain; Career from 1980 to 1888; Vega's reaction to the homage.