ABSTRACT
During the twentieth century, the music industry became an important element in the development of popular music. Having record companies as the main intermediaries between artists, media, and the public, this business introduced diverse artists and played a role in the consolidation of distinct musical genres. However, in recent years, the business has experienced profound transformations. The introduction of organizational, technological, and cultural innovations in the recorded music market has enabled the development of new forms of production, distribution, and consumption of recorded music, reshaping relations between the artistic community, record companies, and consumers.
