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Manu Chao Dave Nicoll/flickrLatin Music Looks to Future
Inside the Latin music industry, a shakeup is underway. One major label was just sold and album sales are plummeting. Today on Soundcheck, we find out if Latin indie labels will come to the rescue. Plus: Venezuelan guitarist Aquiles Báez plays live in our studio.
Consolidation in Latin Music
The entire record industry is in flux right now, and Latin music is no exception. Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company has agreed to buy Univision Music Group, a major producer of regional Mexican music. With sales down 15%, indie labels may represent the sector's future. We talk to Carolina Gonzales, contributor to the New York Daily News' Viva NY section, and Tomas Cookman, founder of indie label Nacional Records.
Musicians Eye Patron Saints
In a time of plunging CD sales and the growth of Internet file sharing, musicians have to rethink their approach. WNYC's Lisa Chow reports on how some people could make music pay.
Aquiles Báez
Guitarist, arranger, and composer Aquiles Báez is one of the artists on the new Venezuelan label Cacao Musica. The label is backed by two heavyweights: Bobby Abreu of the New York Yankees and drummer and broadcaster Omar Jeanton. Aquiles joins us to talk about Cacao, Venezuelan music, and to play live in studio.
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