AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLatin Music Loss: Puerto Rican bomba’s “voice,” Mario Cepeda Brenes, died at 73, with his family crediting him for preserving and pushing the genre forward for new generations. World Cup Soundtrack: FIFA’s first-ever official half-time show and star-packed closing ceremony are set for July 19 at MetLife, with Shakira, Burna Boy, Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and more—plus Coldplay’s Chris Martin curating the halftime. Caribbean Culture Abroad: Dominica-inspired giant puppets (the Wob Dwiyet) will debut at Glasgow’s Merchant City Festival on July 24, spotlighting Caribbean-Scottish textile links. Festival Spotlight: Argentina’s Suiza Pop returns to Buenos Aires with expanded Swiss creativity across film, VR, games and workshops. Tech + Music Rights: A FIFA vs. Coachella comparison argues FIFA’s stricter controls come from trademark/copyright and exclusivity designed for global TV audiences. Local Scene: DADA in Ridgewood hosts Afro-Dominican and Latin jazz nights with Argentine pianist Leo Genovese and Julieta Rada. Venue Upgrade: Barranquilla’s Estadio Metropolitano expansion targets up to 75,000 for concerts, bringing bigger show capacity to Colombia’s festival circuit.
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