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“And Ye Shall Know the Truth and the Truth Shall Make You Free” – John 8:32. When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions. ... Problems in our country haven't been caused by Donald Trump, America and its ambitions or CIA spies. ... Every man is surrounded by a neighborhood of voluntary spies. ... I hate newspapermen. ... Most people like to read about intrigue and spies. "It is better to have a fair intellect that is well used than a powerful one that is idle." — Bryant H. ... "#Ourmind is #capable of passing beyond the dividing line we have drawn for it. ... "#Themind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled." — Plutarch. #ParamilitaryOperationsOfficers #lead and #manage #CovertAction #programs and #collect #foreignintelligence #vital to #nationalsecurity #policymakers. #Fulltime. #Theocean was the #greatest #secretkeeper of all. Some of its #secrets, like the #hiddenshoals, could be #discovered, but most would never be known. Thousands upon thousands might be #revealed, yet there would always be more that remained #hidden. Family Gets Only Basic Info In order to #protect #sources and #methods, and in the #interest of #maintaining #nationalsecurity, most #CIA #employees can't discuss their work, even with #family.

🎶 Breaking News in the Music World! 🌍 Over 50% of this year's GRAMMY nominations (2024) have been given to independent artists and labels, outshining major labels, according to the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM). 🚀 This shift signals a turning tide in the industry dynamics. The GRAMMYs acknowledging and celebrating independent music reflects a keen awareness of the evolving landscape crucial to staying in tune with the preferences of the younger generations. 🎤 Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE, President, and CEO of A2IM, extends heartfelt congratulations to the independent labels, artists, producers, and songwriters nominated. Their creativity and innovation, representing more than half of all nominees, resonate globally, shaping the musical landscape. 🏆 The 66th GRAMMY awards, set for February 4th, 2024, promise to be a celebration of the vibrant diversity and ingenuity inherent in independent music. 🌐 This paradigm shift highlights the waning influence of major labels, as the democratization of music streaming has empowered independent artists to reach global audiences without the traditional struggles for radio plays and major label recognition. 👏 Let's applaud this monumental moment for independent music, where the artists, with their unique voices, are truly shaping the future of the industry. 🎵 #GRAMMYs2024 #IndependentMusicRevolution #MusicInnovation

Exciting times ahead for #Afrobeats and ultimately multiple genres of African music as Universal Music Group makes a strategic bet on Mavin Records 🌍 🎶. Best of all, by keeping the brilliant minds and business savvy of Don Jazzy and Tega Oghenejobo at the helm, the deal rewards and recognizes local leadership and the unique entrepreneurial talent and spirit that catapulted Mavin to success. It’s a true win-win. In addition to capital, Marvin gains access to UMG's vast distribution network, industry expertise, and partnerships. UMG gains major first-mover advantage, including direct access to more of the best of Africa's original, vibrant, and electrifying music – arguably the freshest and most exciting music on the global stage today, and likely for some time to come. The strategic alliance is also set to supercharge Mavin’s growth, with the potential to be a major hub for African music. With initiatives like the Mavin Artist Academy and the executive leadership program, we're not just talking one-off hits; we're talking about the potential for building an ecosystem that nurtures talent, promotes collaboration, and innovates for a growing and increasingly diverse global market for African music. From Afrobeats to Amapiano, this move is about amplifying African music, creating more opportunities for artists, and bringing the magic of African music to platforms and venues across #Africa and worldwide. Even more exciting times are ahead for African music. Where UMG and Mavin are leading, others are sure to follow! Here's to making history, breaking barriers, and building bridges. Let's go! 🚀 💫 #UniteInAfrica #AfricanMusicToTheWorld

In 2017 I drove from Nashville to Huntsville for the first time to meet Mayor Tommy Battle and his EcDev team, including Shane Davis and Dennis Madsen, AICP. A few months later, work began on a music audit. In 2024, one of the city's investments as part of its commitment to music and workforce development, The Orion Amphitheater, is named one of the best venues in the world by Billboard. This is the culmination of a lot that began with Sound Diplomacy and RCP Companies organizing a public event to launch the music strategy work. - The city has a full-time music officer, Matt Mandrella - There is a functioning, engaged music board - The downtown venue, the Von Braun Center was redeveloped. - Live music licensing and zoning has been reformed - A music export program was launched to support local musicians who tour - New music-led developments are ongoing (not just the Orion) - A new 30,000 festival is launching in 2024 - Music Cities Convention was hosted by Huntsville in 2023. - A documentary, the 7-2 Experience, is being launched. - Global investment has been brought to the region, through Ben Lovett, Ryan Murphy and tvg hospitality, as well as many others, like Red Mountain Entertainment, Fame Recording Studios and the work of Codie G.. There is a lot more here. That's why I wrote a chapter of my book (http://bit.ly/shainbook) on Huntsville. Nor is Huntsville the only place worth celebrating in the US that has, over the last few years, taken music very seriously (there are many, from Fort Worth to Tulsa, Madison to Boise, Northwest Arkansas to Charlotte). But this shows that a lot can happen in a short period when music is taken seriously, there's a dedication to data, and a willingness to invest. I am now on a mission to demonstrate that this can happen anywhere because it is happening everywhere. Culture is being built in, rather than bolted on to how to build, change, adapt, and grow. And this is something to celebrate. https://lnkd.in/gyqqzSA3

Ignacio “Nacho” Meyer, President of Univision Television Networks Group at TelevisaUnivision, Inc. shared the L’ATTITUDE 2023 stage with L’ATTITUDE partner and music icon, Emilio Estefan, Jesus Lopez, Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula, and their dynamic moderator Bruno Del Granado, Head of the Global Latin Music touring group, CAA for a discussion on the 'Economics of Music and the Growth and Globalization of Latin Music.' 💯👏🏽 They delved into the phenomenal surge in Latin music's popularity and these numbers are changing the music scene! 💯 In 2022, the Latin music industry witnessed nearly four times the growth of the overall U.S. music market, doubling its total revenue in just five years! 📈 With these influential leaders steering the industry, anticipate these numbers to keep skyrocketing! “We believe we are the home for Latin Music, and we invest in it.” Ignacio “Nacho” Meyer, President U.S. Networks, Televisa Univision expressing his vision for the future of music. 👏🏽 Latinos are dominating charts, concert sales, streams, and more in the music world! 🎶 With L’ATTITUDE, you won’t miss a beat as Latinos leave an indelible mark on the global music scene 💯 #LATTITUDEISEVERYTHING

🌻 Are you planning an event for Spring? We've put together a simple 5-step guide for sustainable planning and delivery. From large-scale corporate conferences to three-day music festivals - events generate significant waste, carbon emissions and consume substantial resources. With examples from trailblazers like Valiant Events, Radish Events and Green Music Australia, you can read more about our 5-step guide at the blog post below 👇

In this conversation Ali Willa Milner, Music Director at Grayson Music, talks about starting the creative process by asking what the creator wants the audience to feel. What would happen if we started creating software by asking what we want users to feel?

New Post: Spain’s Recorded Music Market Continues to Boom With 12.3% Revenue Growth in 2023 - https://lnkd.in/g9MzbE9P - Promusicae has released the third edition of its annual report on the state of the recorded music industry in Spain. The report reveals that revenue from recorded music in Spain saw a significant increase of 12.33% in 2023, earning 520 million euros (about $567 million) and surpassing the average growth rate seen in neighboring countries. This increase was driven primarily by streaming, which accounted for nearly 77% of the sector’s total revenue. “The positive figures of 2023 should not distract us from the significant challenges we face, including improvements in gender equity and support for local production,” said Antonio Guisasola, president of Promusicae, in a press release. “It’s crucial to capitalize on the boom in Spanish music to properly position our music on a global scale.” Carried out in collaboration with the Department of Audiovisual Diversity of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, an exhaustive analysis is made using the data published by the Spanish recording industry through Promusicae and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Other key data from the Spanish market includes: 19 million Spaniards use audio streaming services, with 6 million subscribed to premium accounts. The average music consumption is 22.1 hours per week per person, above the global average of 20.7 hours. Recorded music exports contributed 41 million euros (about $45 million) in 2023, growing 17.2% compared to 2022, and accumulated 154% compared to 2018. For Guisasola, it is key to “take advantage of the good moment of Spanish music to position our music in the place it deserves through all the possibilities it has per se or together with other forms of entertainment.” The report also highlights the need to enhance the profitability of music consumption in Spain and emphasizes the importance of a sustainable streaming consumption model that promotes premium usage. Additionally, it underscores the necessity of public and institutional support to encourage the production, marketing and development of Spanish musical talent both domestically and internationally. The presentation was given by Guisasola, Nacho Gallego (professor of the Department of Audiovisual Communication and Director of the Master’s Degree in Music Industry and Sound Studies at Charles III University of Madrid), and managing director of Promusicae Soco Collado who explained the main data and conclusions of this report. The president of Promusicae concluded by adding that “from the sector and the organization we represent, we maintain the maximum disposition to defend the interests of all the Spanish record companies that are developing so much talent.” The complete report