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The Changing Landscape of Music Consumption in Zimbabwe In November, many civil servants in Zimbabwe find themselves with extra money to spend. However, in the current economic climate, ideas on how to use this bonus are limited. It's not uncommon for people to avoid purchasing music as part of their Christmas shopping. When asked about the last time they bought a CD from their favorite artist, most people admit that they haven’t done so this year. One key reason is the lack of physical places to buy music. Record shops have largely closed down, and street vendors who sell CDs are becoming fewer. In addition, music is still seen by many as a luxury item that is only purchased when there is extra income available. With over 92% of recorded music now sold online, digital retailers have experienced a significant rise in sales. People today tend to buy music through streaming services or directly from online stores for digital downloads. While streaming dominates, some still prefer ...

Rosalía's 'LUX' Breaks Records on Spotify Rosalía has made history with her latest album, 'LUX', which has become the most-streamed album in a day by a Spanish-speaking female artist on Spotify. The release of this fourth record on Friday marked a significant milestone, as it achieved an impressive 42.1 million streams within the first 24 hours. This number more than doubles the initial success of her 2022 album 'Motomami', which opened with 16 million streams and was recognized as one of Euronews Culture’s Best European Albums of the 21st Century. Before the release of 'LUX', the record for the most-streamed album in a day by a Spanish-speaking female artist was held by Karol G, whose 2023 album 'Mañana Será Bonito' reached 35.7 million streams on its opening day. Rosalía’s achievement highlights not only her growing influence in the music industry but also her ability to push boundaries and redefine what is possible in contemporary pop. ...