Music Business News: South America

The industry veteran will oversee WCM’s operations in one of Latin America’s most influential music markets.

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 deal further reinforces Live Nation's 'long-term commitment to building live entertainment across Latin America'

The last four new names from Vevo’s annual DSCVR Artists to Watch list

Live Nation's expansion into Latin America's live music markets continues apace

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