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The market for music merch drops platforms is projected to grow 14.7% a year through 2030, fueled by social commerce, limited-edition fan products and deeper artist-brand tie-ups. North America leads today, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow…

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The music utilities market is projected to grow from $1.08 billion in 2026 to $1.3 billion by 2030, driven by AI audio tools, cloud-native software and streaming expansion.

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The Business Research Company says the global music training education market is expanding as digital platforms, certification courses and flexible learning options gain traction.

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Four award-winning filmmakers from Botswana, Zambia, Kenya and Nigeria have been selected for NEFTi 441, a collaborative project to make one 20-minute narrative film.

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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.

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School of Rock said its 2026 AllStars Tour raised more than $16,000 for the Play Without Limits Project, funding scholarships for students who might not otherwise access its programs.

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Glenn Jones will perform in Atlanta on Sept. 25 for QGTM Concert IV alongside Keni Burke and Horace Brown, with the show moving to AVENUE after strong demand.

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Curve Blue released Deuter’s new album What the Elephant Told today, pairing ambient new age music with track titles drawn from elephants at Kenya’s Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

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Soprano Brandie Inez Sutton will make her concert debut at 54 Below in New York City on Oct. 8 and Oct. 11, 2026, before debuting at Opéra de Monte-Carlo and later preparing for the premiere of ELIZA. The run highlights Sutton’s push from opera…

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Wilfred “Freddy Will” Kanu Jr., the Sierra Leonean American author, emcee and publisher based in Berlin, won Content Creator of the Year at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2026. The recognition spotlights two decades of independent storytelling…

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D.D. MEC has released the Francophone album À Ma Façon on global streaming platforms, backed by a visual campaign that includes seven music videos.

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Sibafo Publishing has broadened its 2026 release lineup with new singles, artist projects and visual campaigns for global streaming audiences.

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South African-born artist Tamara Kumbula is expanding a Los Angeles-based career that blends pop, hip-hop, alternative and experimental music with fashion and visual storytelling.

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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert in Washington, D.C., over Labor Day weekend, with workshops Sept. 4-6 and a concert Sept. 5. The event brings together artists and instructors…

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Michael Stosic’s single “So Easy to Love” is gaining international chart traction ahead of another radio delivery on Aug. 31, topping Play MPE charts in South Africa and placing No. 2 in the Nordics.

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Underground artist Son of Dior, the stage name of Tony Byaruhanga, released his album Vienna on August 21, 2026, with a focus on love lost, ambition and regret.

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A new Persistence Market Research study says the global music tourism market could grow from $129.5 billion in 2026 to $363.8 billion by 2033 as live events, festivals and cultural travel keep drawing international visitors.

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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…

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Snooknuk’s All In Good Time launched Aug. 14 and quickly reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Children’s Albums chart.

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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…