AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAnniversary Spotlight: Jay-Z marked 30 years in music with a London stadium show, serenading Beyoncé on her 45th birthday and bringing out the Fugees, Idris Elba and Giggs. Global Streaming Growth: Spotify’s Loud & Clear report says Indian music is surging overseas, with Telugu royalties up 120%+ and Haryanvi streams rising nearly sevenfold since 2023. AI & Rights Tension: Suno removed a controversial Mary J. Blige ad after backlash, while lawsuits and broader concerns keep AI-generated music in the spotlight. Community & Culture: Tumbleweed Music Festival returns for its 30th year at Howard Amon Park with mostly free acoustic programming, and Music in the Park ends with a free first-responder concert in Kendall Yards. Local Music News: Wild Geese Books reopens a Main Street shop continuing vinyl and used-record sales. Safety & Accountability: A Verona music teacher was arrested over alleged inappropriate conduct with a former student. Tragedy in Music: Keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez and family were found shot dead in Mexico; two suspects were arrested.
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