Consolidation in Latin Music

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
The entire record industry is in flux right now, and Latin music is no exception. Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company has agreed to buy Univision Music Group, a major producer of regional Mexican music. With sales down 15%, indie labels may represent the sector's future. We talk to Carolina Gonzales, contributor to the New York Daily News' Viva NY section, and Tomas Cookman, founder of indie label Nacional Records.

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