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Discusses the popularity of Laura Pausini, the Italian singer. How she achieved stardom in Spain; Success of her song 'La Solitudine'; Her performances in various talent competitions; Admiration of Pausini from Latin American countries; Musical awards.

The article profiles Laura Pausini, an Italian pop musician who has failed to break through in the United States. Pausini shipped 20 million records worldwide and built up a following in Spain, France, Switzerland and Latin America, due mostly to her ability to sing in Spanish, Portuguese and French. Despite success in the Latin market, she has not crossed over in the U. S.

The article highlights the 5th biennial Worldwide Anti-Piracy Enforcement Conference held by IFPI in Madrid, Spain on June 7 to 9, 2006. According to IFPI president John Kennedy Madrid was chosen for the conference because of the increasing rate of piracy in the city. Kennedy and Warner Spain president Mariano Pérez gave talks at the conference.

Presents news briefs on musicians as of November 29, 2003. Reason of Chinese punk band Hang on the Box for pulling out of a British tour; Rock band which dominated Spain in the early 1980s; Album released by Roman singer/songwriter Mauro Di Maggio.

Record company executives in Spain and Italy have expressed their concerns for the business following the release of market data in both territories in March 2003. In Spain, music piracy has led to decline in revenue which was down 16 percent at 526.9 million euros and unit sales 18 percent lower at 60.2 million from 73.6 million in 2001. In Italy, trade figures revealed sales of 47 million units, up from 43 million in 2001, while revenue increased to 340 million euros from 338 million euros.

Presents news briefs related to the international sound recording industry as of April 20, 2002. Nominees for the 2002 Premios de la Mu´sica awards in Madrid, Spain, including Alejandro Sanz; Details of a long-term licensing contract signed between Warner Music International and Telstar Music Group for European markets; Formation of a national repertoire division of Italian record label BMG Ricordi; Others.

Offers news briefs relating to the international music industry as of January 26, 2002. The decline of the Japanese music market in 2001; Decrease in legitimate record sales in Italy during December 2001; Arrests of 12 people in Madrid, Spain on allegations of compact disc piracy; Others.