How American music became a global cultural and business powerhouse

Global Music Industry Sees Significant Growth in 2023

The global music industry is experiencing remarkable growth this year, driven by streaming, live events, and emerging markets.

Musical anthems that stir the hearts of the US

American country music has been intertwined with United States national pride since it emerged in the late 19th century from the' Hillbilly' folk culture and musical soundings of people in the Southern Appalachian region.

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Leon Thomas: 'R&B is home for me'

Leon Thomas explains the impact R&B music has had on his life and artistry. He was honored with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. #LeonThomas #ASCAP

20 things countries made that ended up defining them internationally

Hollywood made America aspirational. K-pop made South Korea cool. Bollywood made India feel global. These are the specific cultural exports that shaped how nations are perceived

Matt Ross Walked Into a Failing Music School and Built It Into a National Brand

He turned chaos into a business model twice.

The Definitive Guide to Afrobeats in 2026

Afrobeats dominates the global music industry in 2026. The genre abandoned its localised roots years ago to become a massive cultural export. Today, Nigerian artists dictate international streaming charts and headline stadium tours across multiple continents. This guide breaks down the financial infrastructure and operational realities governing the biggest sound in global music. The Sonic... Read More Read » The Definitive Guide to Afrobeats in 2026 on YNaija

BelicoFest met the música mexicana moment. Will Angelenos match the hype?

When música mexicana reached the top of the global streaming charts in 2023 — led triumphantly by Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma’s “Ella Baila Sola” — independent concert promoter Andres Chavel sought to meet the moment with a festival that focused on the genre. “Mexican regional music that was exploding around the world,” he said. []

10 songs to memorialize Clive Davis, the larger-than-life music executive

No music executive has ever been so powerful as to become synonymous with the whole of the music industry itself.

Canada will make Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027, Mark Carney says

'Most gloriously over-the-top celebration of music ... about to get even better,' PM says on Canada Day

Jazz was international before the US government embraced it | #AJ shorts

Jazz became a global art form through Black American musicians long before the US government adopted it as a tool of cultural diplomacy, according to Maurice Jackson of Georgetown University. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Music mogul Clive Davis dies aged 94

In a statement, the Davis family said he had “championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations”.

Musical Bridges Around the World presenting examination of German music and culture

With 75 recording credits and a Grammy nomination to his name, prolific polka artist and accordion maestro Alex Meixner blends music and storytelling to exalt his craft. San Antonio’s Musical Bridges Around the World will present a show by Meixner — a beloved staple at New Braunfels’ annual Wurstfest celebration — at Collins Garden Library this Wednesday [] The post Musical Bridges Around the World presenting examination of German music and culture appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Tieme Music: The digital powerhouse redefining the African music industry

Since its founding in 2022, Tieme Music has rapidly emerged as a dominant force in the African music landscape, bridging the gap between local talent and global audiences.

World Cup visitors love ranch dressing, Buc-ee’s and BBQ

As fans tour US, viral reactions and appreciation for US staples like Buc-ee's, BBQ, the bigger is better culture

Melanie C says Spice Girls' 30th anniversary was 'emotional'

The pop star reflected on the band's legacy as she picked up a global impact award in London.

General : Fahmi Calls For Greater Recognition, Support For Local Music Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- The local music industry should be recognised and supported for its important contribution to bringing people together and helping shape Malaysia’s cultural identity, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Universal Music: The Bull Case Is Stronger Than 2 Years Ago

Universal Music: The Bull Case Is Stronger Than 2 Years Ago

Clive Davis, music industry executive, dead at 94

'To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,' his family said.

How America Made the Mafia

Organized crime and U.S. global influence in the 20th century.

Father's Day: Music, My Aunt, My Career and My Dad

Father's Day: Music, My Aunt, My Career and My Dad

Southeast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestal

Drawing lessons from the global success of K-Pop, the region is finding its own voice in a new generation of artists.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Returns to Broadway After 30 Years

After nearly three decades away, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming back to Broadway. “People are hungry for meaningful shared...

Victor Willis' wife shares 'profoundly sad' tribute as Village People star dies aged 74

The Texas-born musician was the co-writer of the disco band’s biggest hits including YMCA, In The Navy and Go West

Downtown library to launch Meet Me at Main music festival

The bookshelves are alive with the sound of music—well, soon, anyway. Two weekends from now, head to the downtown branch of the Cincinnati Public Library for the inaugural Meet Me at Main Music Festival, where live music will abound throughout the building to celebrate three years of the downtown library branch’s re-opening. Fritz Pape, a [] The post Downtown library to launch Meet Me at Main music festival appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Patriotic art gets the spotlight as NEA funding shifts. Cue 'The Ronald Reagan Overture'

Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI. For some orgs, like the Reagan Presidential Library, this is their wheelhouse.

Bad Bunny, ‘Despacito’ and the End of English as Pop’s Global Currency: Manuel Abud on Latin Music’s Transformation

For decades, the surest route to international success for a Latin artist was to record in English. At Taiwan’s 2026 Golden Melody Festival, Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud explained why that logic no longer holds. Held ahead of Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards, the annual Golden Melody Festival conference brings together music industry leaders from []

Acoustic, R&B soloists headed to New York for 'K-Music Night'

Acoustic, R&B soloists headed to New York for 'K-Music Night'

Saluting America’s most agreed-upon band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

America turns 250 this year. That’s not exactly breaking news, but 2026 also marks a momentous anniversary for American music — the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It might seem presumptuous to connect a rock band to such a major historical event, but there is one bit of Tom Petty lore that []

Broadway star Jeremy Jordan continues to delight his fans

For more than a century, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has played a fundamental role in Toronto’s music and culture. This past week, I had the distinct pleasure of taking in a performance to close out this year’s TSO Pops

Inner Circle’s ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ platinum in UK

Thirty-four years after it became a global hit, Sweat (A La La La La Long) by reggae band Inner Circle, has earned platinum certification in the United Kingdom.On Friday, July 10, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) issued the certification which commemorates digital sales and streaming equivalent exceeding 600,000 units.Sweat (A La La La La Long) was released in July 1992 as the first single from the band’s 12th studio album Bad to the Bone.Written by band members, brothers Ian and Roger Lewis (they share co-production credits with Touter Ivy), the song’s lead vocals were sung by Carlton Coffie.Upon its release, Sweat raced to 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, 3 in the United Kingdom, and made the top ten on national charts in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Norway and Sweden.The song also went to 1 in Belgium, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland and Zimbabwe.Sweat was previously certified gold in Austria, Netherlands, Spain, and in the United States. It has platinum certification in Germany, 2x platinum in Australia and 3x platinum in New Zealand.-30-

From Concertos to Cage Matches, America Can Do It All

Mixing high and low culture is what this country’s all about.

The Cowboy Junkies release new collection of music

The Cowboy Junkies are one of the best bands on the planet. That was true decades ago, back when the Cowboy Junkies first started putting out records in the ’80s, and it remains true to this day. Yet, this Canadian outfit — which mixes rock...

“Testament to the strong friendship”: US Ambassador Gor hails celebrations of 250 years of America’s freedom in Hyderabad

In a post on X, the Ambassador noted that the evening, marking the anniversary of US Independence, was attended by industry leaders, innovators, musicians from Boston and India, among others.

Slash’s 2 Kids: All About the Rocker’s Sons London and Cash — and How They're Building Music Careers of Their Own

The rock legend shares two kids with his ex-wife, Perla Ferrar

You Might Be Surprised By The Real Impacts Of Listening To Music

Researchers may have uncovered why music feels so emotionally powerful.

When Bill Murray Unexpectedly Adapted a W. Somerset Maugham Novel: The Razor’s Edge (1984)

In summer of 1984, American popular culture was dominated by Ghostbusters, a blockbuster that combined sharp comedy and spectacular visual effects on a scale — and in an unlikely harmony — moviegoers had never seen before. Its great success advanced the careers of everyone involved, not least that of Bill Murray. Having already been an early []

Cannes Lions Feels More Hollywood Than the Film Festival This Year

With creators increasingly at the center of entertainment, the fest built on brand marketers is gaining even more clout now (I've never seen anything like it, one attendee notes).

From Istanbul to Ibiza, Turkish artists mark major moments

Rising to fame with a string of hit songs and a distinctive melodic style that breaks traditional rap boundaries, BLOK3 has built a strong emotional connection with fans. The artis...

A Hollow Song for a Hollow President: Reclaiming the Real Patriotic Ballads

After musician after musician pulled out from Trump’s “Freedom 250” concert, we’ve been left with Lee Greenwood, an opera tenor, and military bands. The anthem that made Greenwood a star, “God Bless the USA,” was written in 1985 during the height of the Cold War.

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Top 250 American Albums

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✝️ ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ returns to its rock roots

Rock musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" returns to London's West End with a production that harks back to its origins, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber said. #jesuschristsuperstar #andrewlloydwebber #westend #musical #london #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/jesus-christ-superstar-returns-rock-roots-with-west-end-revival-2026-07-07/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

BTS’ surprise single makes Billboard’s Hot 100

BTS placed another single on Billboard’s Hot 100, label Big Hit Music announced Wednesday, citing the latest chart published on Tuesday in the US. “Come Over,” which entered the chart at No. 69, is the septet’s 39th song to make the main singles chart. The group took fans by surprise earlier this month when it released the single that was originally a bonus track from the special edition of its fifth studio album, “Arirang.” “Come Over” entered Billboard Global excl. US and Global 200 as well, r