Music Business News: Brazil

The global music company has opened a new HQ in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil.

Oakley spoke on the publication of the IFPI Global Music Report 2026, which is now available to purchase

10 quick takeaways from this year's report

IFPI has published its new 'Global Music Report 2026' showing that global recorded music revenues grew by 6.4% YoY in 2025

Gilberto Gil is described as one 'of the most important and influential figures in not just music but Brazilian culture'

Forty-four percent of music listeners in the US say they're less likely to be interested in a song if they know it's AI-generated, Luminate reports

The agreement continues a relationship that began in 2020 between the Universal Music Group-owned music distributor and the São Paulo-based label.

The genre continues to generate viral traction across TikTok and streaming platforms