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Bad Bunny, ‘Despacito’ and the End of English as Pop’s Global Currency: Manuel Abud on Latin Music’s Transformation


Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud traces Latin music's rise from regional niche to global force at Taiwan's Golden Melody Festival.

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