It shouldn't surprise anyone that by 2021, we're living in an extremely digital world – and that includes the music business. Even compared to five years ago, a digital presence is more important than ever for up-and-coming artists who use livestreaming to connect with complete strangers and turn them into fans.
That was a focal point of a Tuesday (Sept. 21) afternoon panel at Billboard Latin Music Week 2021 entitled Livestreaming in an Amazon World: How Artists Are Partnering With the Platform to Create Fascinating Content and Engage With Fans Presented by Amazon Music LAT!N. Moderated by Cristina Martín, senior artist marketing manager, Amazon Music, a panel of artists and industry movers talked about the importance of livestreaming and the Amazon-owned platform Twitch, including the LatinUp channel on Twitch.
It shouldn't surprise anyone that by 2021, we're living in an extremely digital world – and that includes the music business. Even compared to five years ago, a digital presence is more important than ever for up-and-coming artists who use livestreaming to connect with complete strangers and turn them into fans.
That was a focal point of a Tuesday (Sept. 21) afternoon panel at Billboard Latin Music Week 2021 entitled Livestreaming in an Amazon World: How Artists Are Partnering With the Platform to Create Fascinating Content and Engage With Fans Presented by Amazon Music LAT!N. Moderated by Cristina Martín, senior artist marketing manager, Amazon Music, a panel of artists and industry movers talked about the importance of livestreaming and the Amazon-owned platform Twitch, including the LatinUp channel on Twitch.
"This kind of platform gives me an opportunity as an artist… to show [new music] to our crowd or new friends," said Guaynaa. "I think this is arguably the evolution of music."
"It's not just people tuning in because they want to hear Latin music," said Cogo of the platform's global appeal. "We try to make everything truly bilingual." Even so, she says "some of my favorite chat mentions are, 'I don't know what they're saying, but it's awesome! What is this?' You're reaching this whole other community."
Flow agreed. "If I listen to somebody and I like it, I'm gonna pay attention and keep tuning in."