Music Business News: Brazil

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

São Paulo court orders suspension of streaming manipulation services, reinforcing legal crackdown on fake streams in Brazil

The  IFPI said the ruling marks the first under Operation Authentica, an initiative targeting the streaming fraud industry.

The beer giant's claim that it had “$0 spent on music rights” prompted a backlash from the music industry