AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa & Identity: South Africa’s consul-general says Ayra Starr’s visa was rejected in Feb 2024 due to an incorrect yellow fever certificate, later resolved with a one-year visa. Loss in Country Music: Pedal steel guitarist/producer Tommy Detamore dies at 70; his wife credits him as a mentor and creative force. New Music Tease: Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill tell BBC they’re “absolutely” open to new Fugees music after a healing process. K-pop Awards Backlash: BTS won’t submit for the 2027 Grammys, protesting the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. Tour Updates: Brandi Carlile postpones her UK/Europe dates to spring 2027; Ariana Grande wraps her North American Eternal Sunshine Tour and looks to London next. Album Listening Experience: Phoebe Bridgers debuts Lost Weekend via planetarium events with phones sealed away. Live Music Tech: Spotify launches an Atif Aslam interactive “Discover Your Inner Aadeez” for Subah Aaye Na. Steelpan Spotlight: Pan Trinbago unveils two new songs ahead of World Steelpan Day on Aug. 11. Local Music Row: Meridian, Mississippi renames part of 4th Street to “Paul Davis Music Row.”
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