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How the Internet is driving a music biz boom in Latin America
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How the Internet is driving a music biz boom in Latin America
The music scene in Brazil and across Latin America right now is experiencing huge growth. The region once considered a backwater when it comes to the music business is now a hotbed of activity.
Gaby Moreno accepts the Grammy for Best New Artist at the 14th annual Latin Grammy Awards, November 21, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gaby Moreno accepts the Grammy for Best New Artist at the 14th annual Latin Grammy Awards, November 21, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The music scene in Brazil and across Latin America right now is experiencing huge growth. The region once considered a backwater when it comes to the music business is now a hotbed of activity.

The music scene in Brazil and across Latin America right now is experiencing huge growth. The region once considered a backwater when it comes to the music business is now a hotbed of activity. 

For more, we're joined by Justino Aguila, associate editor of Latin and special features at Billboard Magazine.