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New report reveals Black music is worth £24.5 billion to UK’s economy - Core black music genres such as African genres, ...

The UK recorded music market exceeded £1.5 billion in annual revenue for the first time, according to new BPI figures for 2025. The trade revenue figures coincide with a new generation of artists – ...