AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCountry Music: Hall of Famer John Anderson, known for “Swingin’” and “Seminole Wind,” has died at 71. Orchestras: Phoenix Symphony will suspend its season after Nov. 1, putting 66 musicians out of work as costs rise and donations fall short. Streaming & AI: Spotify says it has removed or hidden tens of millions of spam and AI-generated tracks from recommendations. At Latin Music Week, artists and rights advocates warned that AI could sideline human creators without stronger protections. Industry Moves: Warner Music Group is combining global sync operations across recorded music and publishing. Empire founder Ghazi has also launched a rights-management and distribution company aimed at independent music. Market Outlook: Goldman Sachs has raised its music-industry growth forecast for the first time in three years. Artist Spotlight: Rubén Blades reflected on the honest, socially conscious storytelling behind his songs at Latin Music Week, where he is set to receive the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Icon Award.
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