AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCatalogue Deals: Chaka Khan has struck a partnership with HarbourView to “evolve her legacy,” with a focus on catalogue development and global licensing. Global Breakthroughs: Ghana’s Gyakie lands on Ronaldinho’s Camisa 10 music project, a sports-and-sound collaboration aimed at cross-cultural visibility. Industry Shockwaves: Ghanaian entertainment circles are roiled by reports that Black Sherif’s former manager “Snap C” was arrested over an alleged $1m fraud case, reigniting debate over management transparency. Local Music & Venues: Minot’s Levitt Amp series got a crowd at Citizens Alley, with the Levitt Foundation CEO checking out the lineup after a $120k matching grant. Community + Live Sound: Detroit kicked off “Occupy the Summer” with rapper Skilla Baby and weekly youth programming, using music and activities as a public-safety tool. Culture Spaces Under Threat: Montreal’s Mile-Ex artists fear redevelopment could push out studios and music spaces tied to a historic red-brick building. Live Music Calendar: Northwich Music Festival returns with tribute acts to George Michael, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston. AI Music Detection: Deezer rolled out a free tool to spot AI tracks across major music apps, adding pressure to the “AI slop” debate.
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