{
  "id": 15636053,
  "title": "Luminate’s By the Numbers: The Global State of Spanish-Language Music",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/luminates-by-the-numbers-the-global-state-of-spanish-language-music",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:44:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/luminate-by-the-numbers-global-state-of-spanish-music-1236362871/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rob Jonas, CEO of Luminate, shares insights on the global state of Spanish-language music in a presentation titled \"By the Numbers: The State of Spanish Language Music Worldwide.\" Jonas emphasizes that Latin music has evolved from a regional powerhouse to a permanent force in mainstream consumption across the U.S. and worldwide. Luminate, a newly formed company, aims to provide accurate and objective data about entertainment consumption, serving as a trusted source across 60 countries.\n\nAI has become a significant tool in the music industry, with AI-assisted and AI-generated Latin songs gaining momentum. While 54% of U.S. musicians feel positive about generative AI tools, 18% already use AI to edit or remix music. Jonas stresses the importance of transparency for both creators and listeners in this evolving landscape.\n\nLatin music is the fifth-largest genre in the U.S., with approximately one in 12 audio streams being a Latin music track. It has grown faster than any other genre in the last five years and is closing the gap on Country, currently the No. 4 genre. The genre's growth is attributed to cultural moments, such as Bad Bunny's Superbowl performance in 2022, which set a streaming record.\n\nSpanish language music is now at an all-time high, with close to one in 10 popular U.S. streams being in Spanish-language. Latin fans are not just passive listeners; they are superfans who buy vinyl, attend shows, and pay for premium experiences. Jonas highlights the loyalty and engagement of Latin fans, who are more likely to subscribe, buy music, and support premium tiers, VIP experiences, and direct-to-fan merchandise.\n\nAs Latin music continues to grow and diversify, Jonas emphasizes the importance of understanding and connecting with this audience. The next era of Latin music belongs to those who innovate and engage with fans.",
  "summary": "“The next era certainly belongs to those who invest in the fans.”",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}