AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCultural Diplomacy: The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is using a music collaboration blending “America the Beautiful” with Malaysia’s “Tanah Pusaka” to reach people beyond traditional diplomacy. New Releases: London-born soul-pop breakout Sienna Spiro drops debut album Visitor and teases more with a world tour; rap heavyweight Ken Carson releases xperiment with Playboi Carti and a new “wedidit” video. Live & Festivals: WOMAD announces its July 23–26 lineup across Afrobeat, reggae, jazz, hip hop and electronic, while A to JazZ keeps going with Dee Dee Bridgewater plus “Music Talks” and green-energy festival upgrades. Industry & Streaming: South African singer Credo V Daniels’ album appears to vanish from Apple Music amid AI backlash. Controversy & Backlash: A UK promoter cuts ties with South African artists over anti-illegal immigration protests, escalating pressure on the local scene. Rock & Legacy: Viktor Krauss reflects on playing with Robert Plant, and Hawkwind ex Stacia Blake revisits the myths around her era.
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