Music Business News: Brazil

Sony Music Brazil launches accelerator program to drive AI developments in the market

Focus will be identifying music solutions powered by AI and ML that can support artist career development and fan experiences

Dominique Casimir takes charge of BMG’s publishing and recorded music operations outside North America and the UK

Exec adds Australia, China and Latin America to her global remit

Multiple ‘fake stream’ sites shut down in Brazil

Closures follow action from Pro-Música Brasil, Brazilian anti-piracy body APDIF, and the Brazilian police

ADA Latin makes several key hires across global leadership team

They all report to Juan Paz, who heads up the Miami-headquartered division

TuneCore expands into Russia and Brazil

Ivan Ivanov appointed Head of TuneCore Russia and Bruno Duque to head up TuneCore Brazil

Álex Schiavo promoted to Chief Artistic Officer, Latin America, US Latin, Portugal & Spain at Altafonte

Exec was previously Managing Director of Altafonte Brazil

Over half of us listen to fewer albums than we did 5 -10 years ago (report)

Only 9% of 8,000 people surveyed favor albums

Ingrooves expands into Brazil; inks global distribution deal with Sao Paolo label GR6 and names Cris Garcia Falcão as MD for the territory

GR6 is one of Brazil's biggest labels