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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.

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.

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..

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 the decline in recorded-music shipments in Spain for the third successive year in 2004. Comparison of the percentage decline in shipment in 2003 and 2004; Outlook for the shipments in 2005 as predicted by Promusicae president Antonio Guisasola; Percentage decrease in CD shipments, in volume terms from 2003 to 2004.

Deals with a national anti-piracy plan developed by the socialist government and music industry in Spain in January 2005. List of sectors which supports the implementation of the program; Reaction of the Spanish General Association for Authors and Publishers to the anti-piracy program; Percentage of increase in the piracy rate in the country in 2004.

Focuses on the expansion of online services in Spain as of November 2004. Significance of the online music store launched by Telefonica to the Spanish music industry; Features of its music Web site; Services offered by Heinekenpro.com in Spain.

Reports on the return of EMI Music Spain in central Madrid in 2004. Decrease in the market share of the company in its former location in 2003; Significance of the debut album of Bebe to the company.

Reports on the efforts of the Spanish government to promote the export of domestic music and culture as of October 30, 2004. Purpose of the meeting held by the Culture Ministry with delegates from its autonomous regions on October 5, 2004; Criticism of the coordination of the government in promoting the Spanish music industry; Comparison of the music industry of France and Spain.

Highlights the career of musician Chayanne in Spain. Success of his 1998 album "Atado a Tu Amor" in Spain; Description of his performance during the Son Latinos Festival in Spain on August 31, 2001; Highlights of his concert tour in Spain in 2004.

Reports on the acquisition of the recorded-music operations of the firm Grupo Prisa by Universal Music Spain. Problems facing the music industry in Spain; Terms of the acquisition deal; Financial performance of Grupo Prisa in 2003.

Reports on the self-titled music album released by the sibling duo Estopa in Spain. Sales of the album; Remarks of brothers David and José Muñoz on their album; Global shipments of Estopa.

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.

Deals with trends in the live music scene in Spain in July 2003. Comparison with 2001 figures; Statistics on live shows; Significance of the increase in live shows.

Looks at the growth of the Spanish music industry due to the entry of Latin music executives and artists. Executives and artists exported by Spain to Latin America; Importance of spanning the musical bridge; Examples of the impact of Warner record company on Spain-Latin America trade.

On April 28, 2003 La Oreja De Van Gogh released their third album entitled 'Lo Que Té Conté Mientras Te Hacías La Dormida.' Sony Music Corp. in Spain expects the Nigel Walker-produced set to shift two million units, taking into account sales from Latin America, especially Mexico, and later Europe. The album was released simultaneously in Spain, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador, a week later in the U.S., Argentina and Chile, and is set for a pan-European release later this year, with an emphasis on France and Italy.

Reports on Latin music merchants and marketing in May 2003. Sony Discos promoting songs recorded on its label on Spanish-language radio stations across the United States as part of a Pepsi advertising campaign; The Factoría Autor, a non-profit company of the authors and publishers society SGAE in Spain, introducing its own national distribution network; Efforts of organizations, including Word Distribution, to expand Spanish-language materials and Christian bookstores throughout the U.S.A.; Success of RGB Entertainment production company in the merchandising industry in Argentina.

The last thing an industry devastated by Europe's worst street piracy needs is internal stability. But that's precisely what's happening in Spain, where managerial changes have been the norm at major music labels over year 2002. The exit of Virgin Records Spain MD Lydia Fernández in April 2003 was the latest in a series of senior management changes at Spanish majors. Similarly, Marcelo Castello Branco flew in from Brazil in March 2003 to take over at Universal Music Spain, where there had been no president since September 2002.

Reports that the non-profit making label Factoría Autor (FA) of Spain's authors and publishers society Sociedad General de Autores y Editores (SGAE) has launched its own national distribution network to help artists and independent labels. Plan of FA to work as talent scout from SGAE; Schedule for launch of compact disks by FA.

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 changes at music company BMG Spain. Creation of a new department, Peninsula Services, which will be the central operations unit for the company in Spain and Portugal; Promotion of employees; Comments by BMG Spain president Jose Maria Camara concerning reasons for the changes.

Focuses on Spanish rock music. Commercial and critical success of rock bands in Europe and the United States; Arab, African and Mediterranean influences in Spanish rock; Discussion of the music fair 'Rock en N,' sponsored by the Spanish authors' and publishers' society, SGAE.

Focuses on Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, whose first English-language song is scheduled for release in June 2001. Inclusion of the song, 'The Hardest Day of My Life,' on a special edition of his album 'El Alma Al Aire'; Mention of another song on the album, 'Una Noche,' which features Sanz singing with the Corrs; Plans for Sanz's all-stadium concert tour 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.

Reports of the release of the self-titled album by Spanish musical group Estopa. Success of the group in Spain, which consists of two brothers; Biographical information on the group; Details of the marketing strategy being employed by BMG Ariola Records for the album's release.

Focuses on Autor, the nonprofit record label run by Spanish authors and publishers' body SGAE. Relaunch of the label in December 2000, with its first-ever worldwide distribution deal; Release of a 20-compact disc back catalog with redesigned packaging; Distribution of Autor products by Spain's Gran Via Distribucion (GVD).

Reports on the plans of Spanish authors and publishers' society SGAE to adopt Verance Corp.'s MusiCode anti-piracy digital watermarking system as of 2001. Comments by SGAE digital director general Jose Neri; Highlights of the IV International SGAE Seminar on Intellectual Property; Details of the agreement between SGAE and Verance; Features of the MusiCode digital rights management (DRM) system.

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.

Presents an outlook for the November 2000 Premios Ondas and Premios Amigo Spanish music awards ceremonies. Expectation that singer Alejandro Sanz will dominate both awards presentations; Commercial success of his album 'El Alma Al Aire'; Overview of other nominees for the awards.

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.

Discusses the anti-piracy campaign being launched by the Spanish music industry as of October 2000. Comments by the heads of Spain's record label and authors' associations regarding the campaign; Estimates for the annual impact of piracy on retail compact disc sales in Spain; Efforts of record labels to combat piracy without damaging the Internet-based music market.

Focuses on Todomusica, a music trade fair in Spain. Plans to eventually join Germany's PopKomm event which is interested in Latino music; Comments by PopKomm managing director Uli Grossmaas concerning changes Todomusica needs to make before the merger; Plans of Todomusica to change operating procedures, including separating sound and instrument stands from those of the record industry.

Reports on the financial results of Universal Music Spain (UMS) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000. Comments by UMS president Jesus Lopez; Market share of the company; Growth of UMS' net sales during 1999-2000; Impact of the popularity of Enrique Iglesias on the company's financial success.

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.'

Discusses statistics showing Spain's music industry contracted slightly in 1999 after two boom years. Decline in industry revenue despite a rise in unit shipments; Annual music consumption; Rise in international sales of Spanish music; Compact disc sales; Industry experts' claim that the lack of major local success was compensated for by a surge in imported Latino sales; Rise in music piracy.

Reports on Spanish labels' association AFYVE's victory in two court cases against Web sites downloading unauthorized music. Case background; Rulings made by the judges.

Reports on Universal Music Group and Spanish music conglomerate Gran Via Musical's formation of a major Latino music label called MuXXIc Latina. Gran Via Musical's signing of distribution/marketing deals in Spain with two leading Latino labels; Remarks of GVM managing director Jamie de Polanco regarding the newly formed Latino music label.

Part IV. Reports on Warner Bros. Records and EMI Music companies in different world markets and the impact of their proposed merger. Expansion plans of companies' stand-alone labels DRO East-West Spain and Virgin Espana; Market-share figures for the Spanish record business.

Focuses on the international expansion plans of German music channel Viva. Details of the partnership between Viva and Spanish authors' and publishers' society SGAE; The popularity of Latino music and lifestyle among Germans; Viva's plans to set up a Spanish-language channel in Spain as well as improve the quality of Latino programming in Germany.

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.