Impact of Globalization on Music

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Impact of Globalization on Music
This essay sets to discuss and understand the impact of globalization on music with a wider look on the cross-cultural context. Appropriate arguments in regards to the current directions that businesses are taking with the globalization trends that are taken into consideration, will be applied. I will be discussing the sustainability and monopolization of the major record labels which are three in number. I will get to explain how there is an impact on the music distribution worldwide through the label’s dominance and also the effects they have had on the local cultures over the years.
Additionally, I will evaluate the development of technology and its use and what role it has played in globalization. The uses will include the production and distribution of music that is from playbacks, recording and formats. This essay will also depict the global market opportunities that are offered and the issues dealing with the culture as a commodity exportation, using social media and the internet in avoidance of promotion of self and the record labels. The advantages and disadvantages of global activities will also be covered.
Globalization, can be defined as the process by which organizations or businesses develop influence internationally or start doing work on an international level. The term first came to the surface in the 1980s characterizing the changes that were taking course in the international economy, the international trade growth and the flows of capital around the world. According to various people, globalization could also vary depending on a few factors that include, where they live, their social status, cultural background, political ideology, religion and wealth. In other words, Globalization is the onset of the borderless world (Heile & Björn, 2017).
The impact that have been brought to the world through music is immeasurable. Music generally arouses a lot of feelings, old memories, and a creation of new ones while providing a sense of satisfaction to the human emotions. With its ability in the identity of culture, and being able to educate other countries about the different cultures of others, a sense of knowledge has also been provided through music. As much as it is a tool for stimulation, relaxation and communication, music can also be a resistance tool; against power, parents and the police. Through the importation of cross cultivation, culture and the global village creation, there is more than what meets the eye.
There are two kinds of record labels in the music industry, the independent and the major record labels. The record labels main role is talent discovery, record production, marketing and distribution of the products and in this case meaning the music. The major labels, have a great effect on music across the world because of the funds behind it. They are able to control very big artists and have access to the best recording and production potentials and also have the power to manage a rational distribution system.
The three big record labels, accounts for the majority of the world wide music. These record labels include Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and...