The Latin Alternative Music Conference ( LAMC ) continues to highlight pivotal voices in the Latin music industry, as shown in its panel 25 Years of LAMC: Latin Music’s Past, Present & Future. In this discussion on Thursday (July 11) at New York’s InterContinental Hotel — which featured prominent music industry executives — the panel focused on the evolution of Latin music over the past quarter-century, capturing key trends and projecting future developments. See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Moderated by Billboard ‘s Leila Cobo and presented by MTA, the panelists included Alex Gallardo of Sony Music Latin, Polo Montalvo of La Buena Fortuna, Luis Dousdebés of The Latin Recording Academy, Bruno del Granado of CAA, and Jason Pascal of The Orchard.
Cobo posed hard-hitting questions about the evolving landscape of the Latin music industry, and whether the expansion of Latin music is more influenced by streaming technology, cultural shifts or demographic changes. She also delved into the nature of music contracts and artist development priorities in the current digital age. Here are some of the best quotes from the 25 Years of LAMC: Latin Music’s Past, Present & Future panel at LAMC 2024: Polo Montalvo of La Buena Fortuna, on the opportunities and challenges in the industry: “Not everyone has the same success in streaming, live or on social networks, to capitalize on each one and see how it helps us reach other places.
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