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Artists and repertoire

Index Artists and repertoire

Artists and repertoire (or A&R for short) is the division of a record label or music publishing company that is responsible for scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists and songwriters. [1]

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  1. 74 relations: Ahmet Ertegun, Al Coury, Alternative rock, Aretha Franklin, Atlantic Records, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Buddy Holly, Chas Chandler, Chris Anokute, Clive Davis, Clyde Otis, Columbia Records, David Geffen, Demo (music), DGC Records, Digital distribution, Disco, Disco Demolition Night, Elvis Presley, Entertainment law, Gary Gersh, George Daly (music executive), Gerd Leonhard, Glam metal, Guy Mitchell, HitQuarters, Impresario, Jerry Wexler, John Henry Hammond, John Kalodner, John Kwatakye-Atiko, Kara DioGuardi, LA Weekly, Lizard King Records, Loren Israel, Marketing, Martin Kierszenbaum, Maximum Rocknroll, Michael Jackson, Mitch Miller, Muff Winwood, Music journalism, Music publisher, Musical ensemble, Musician, Nirvana (band), Patti Page, Protect Ya Neck, ... Expand index (24 more) »

Ahmet Ertegun

Ahmet Ertegun (Ahmet Ertegün,; July 31, 1923 – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter, record executive and philanthropist.

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Al Coury

Albert Eli Coury (October 21, 1934 – August 8, 2013) was an American music record executive and producer who was vice-president of Capitol Records, co-founder of RSO Records, founder of Network Records and general manager of Geffen Records.

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Alternative rock

Alternative rock (also known as alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative) is a category of rock music that evolved from the independent music underground of the 1970s.

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist.

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Atlantic Records

Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson.

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Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer.

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan; born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter.

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Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

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Buddy Holly

Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter and musician who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll.

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Chas Chandler

Bryan James "Chas" Chandler (18 December 1938 – 17 July 1996) was an English musician, record producer and manager, best known as the original bassist in The Animals, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

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Chris Anokute

Chris Anokute is an A&R executive and Founder of the entertainment company, Young Forever Inc. Artists and repertoire and Chris Anokute are A&R people.

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Clive Davis

Clive Jay Davis (born April 4, 1932) is an American record producer, A&R executive, record executive, and lawyer. Artists and repertoire and Clive Davis are A&R people.

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Clyde Otis

Clyde Lovern Otis (September 11, 1924 – January 8, 2008) was an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his collaboration with singer Brook Benton, and for being one of the first African-American A&R executives at a major label.

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Columbia Records

Columbia Records is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the American division of multinational conglomerate Sony.

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David Geffen

David Lawrence Geffen (born February 21, 1943) is an American film producer, record executive, and media proprietor.

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Demo (music)

A demo (shortened from "demonstration") is a song or group of songs typically recorded for limited circulation or for reference use, rather than for general public release.

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DGC Records

DGC Records (an initialism for the David Geffen Company) was an American record label that operated as a division of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, which is owned by Universal Music Group.

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Digital distribution

Digital distribution, also referred to as content delivery, online distribution, or electronic software distribution, among others, is the delivery or distribution of digital media content such as audio, video, e-books, video games, and other software.

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Disco

Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the late 1960s from the United States' urban nightlife scene.

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Disco Demolition Night

Disco Demolition Night was a Major League Baseball (MLB) promotion on Thursday, July 12, 1979, at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois, that ended in a riot.

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor.

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Entertainment law

Entertainment law, also referred to as media law, is legal services provided to the entertainment industry.

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Gary Gersh

Gary Gersh is an American music industry executive who previously managed musical artists including Nirvana, Soundgarden and the Foo Fighters.

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George Daly (music executive)

George Daly is a music executive, songwriter, musician, video and music producer, multiple award-winning film director and inventor.

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Gerd Leonhard

Gerd Leonhard is a German futurist, speaker and author who specializes in the debate between humanity and technology.

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Glam metal

Glam metal (also known as hair metal or pop metal) is a subgenre of heavy metal that features pop-influenced hooks and guitar riffs, upbeat rock anthems, and slow power ballads.

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Guy Mitchell

Guy Mitchell (born Albert George Cernik; February 22, 1927 – July 1, 1999) was an American pop singer and actor, successful in his homeland, the UK, and Australia.

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HitQuarters

HitQuarters was an international music industry publication and contact database founded in 1999.

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Impresario

An impresario (from Italian impresa, 'an enterprise or undertaking') is a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas, performing a role in stage arts that is similar to that of a film or television producer. Artists and repertoire and impresario are musical terminology and Occupations in music.

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Jerry Wexler

Gerald Wexler (January 10, 1917 – August 15, 2008) was a music journalist turned music producer, and was a major influence on American popular music from the 1950s through the 1980s.

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John Henry Hammond

John Henry Hammond Jr. (December 15, 1910 – July 10, 1987) was an American record producer, civil rights activist, and music critic active from the 1930s to the early 1980s. Artists and repertoire and John Henry Hammond are A&R people.

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John Kalodner

John David Kalodner is a retired American A&R (artists and repertoire) executive.

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John Kwatakye-Atiko

John Kwatakye-Atiko (born on April 22, 1987) also known as JKA, is an American music industry executive, artist manager, and entrepreneur.

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Kara DioGuardi

Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi (born December 9, 1970) is an American songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, and singer. Artists and repertoire and Kara DioGuardi are A&R people.

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LA Weekly

LA Weekly is a free weekly alternative newspaper in Los Angeles, California.

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Lizard King Records

Lizard King Records was a London-based independent record label founded in 2002 by Martin Heath and Dominic Hardisty.

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Loren Israel

Loren Israel is a Los Angeles–based music producer and record executive who specializes in developing independent artists. Artists and repertoire and Loren Israel are A&R people.

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Marketing

Marketing is the act of satisfying and retaining customers.

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Martin Kierszenbaum

Martin Kierszenbaum, also known by his pseudonym Cherry Cherry Boom Boom, is an American music personality.

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Maximum Rocknroll

Maximumrocknroll, often written as Maximum Rocknroll and usually abbreviated as MRR, is a not-for-profit monthly online zine of punk subculture and radio show of punk music.

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Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist.

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Mitch Miller

Mitchell William Miller (July 4, 1911 – July 31, 2010) was an American choral conductor, record producer, record-industry executive, and professional oboist. Artists and repertoire and Mitch Miller are A&R people.

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Muff Winwood

Mervyn "Muff" Winwood (born 15 June 1943, Erdington, Birmingham, England) is a British songwriter and record producer, and the elder brother of Steve Winwood. Artists and repertoire and Muff Winwood are A&R people.

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Music journalism

Music journalism (or music criticism) is media criticism and reporting about music topics, including popular music, classical music, and traditional music. Artists and repertoire and music journalism are music industry and Occupations in music.

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Music publisher

A music publisher is a type of publisher that specializes in distributing music. Artists and repertoire and music publisher are Occupations in music.

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Musical ensemble

A musical ensemble, also known as a music group or musical group, is a group of people who perform instrumental and/or vocal music, with the ensemble typically known by a distinct name.

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Musician

A musician is one who composes, conducts, or performs music. Artists and repertoire and musician are Occupations in music.

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Nirvana (band)

Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987.

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Patti Page

Clara Ann Fowler (November 8, 1927 – January 1, 2013), better known by her stage name Patti Page, was an American singer.

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Protect Ya Neck

"Protect Ya Neck" is the debut single by American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, originally released on December 14, 1992, through Wu-Tang Records and later re-released May 3, 1993 through Loud Records.

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Radio promotion

Radio promotion is the division of a record company which is charged with placing songs on the radio. Artists and repertoire and radio promotion are music industry and Occupations in music.

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Record label

"Big Three" music labels A record label or record company is a brand or trademark of music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it.

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Record producer

A record producer or music producer is a music creating project's overall supervisor whose responsibilities can involve a range of creative and technical leadership roles. Artists and repertoire and record producer are Occupations in music.

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Recording contract

A recording contract (commonly called a record contract or record deal) is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording act (artist or group), where the act makes an audio recording (or series of recordings) for the label to sell and promote. Artists and repertoire and recording contract are music industry.

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Recording studio

A recording studio is a specialized facility for recording and mixing of instrumental or vocal musical performances, spoken words, and other sounds.

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Rhythm King

Rhythm King Records Ltd was a British independent record label, founded in the mid-1980s by Martin Heath, Adele Nozedar, DJ Jay Strongman and James Horrocks.

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Richard Niles

Richard Niles is an American composer, arranger, record producer, guitarist, broadcaster, and journalist.

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Ron Fair

Ronald Fair is an American record producer, record executive, musical arranger, recording engineer and conductor. Artists and repertoire and Ron Fair are A&R people.

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Session musician

A session musician (also known as studio musician or backing musician) is a musician hired to perform in a recording session or a live performance. Artists and repertoire and session musician are Occupations in music.

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Single (music)

In music, a single is a type of release of a song recording of fewer tracks than an album or LP record, typically one or two tracks.

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Song plugger

A song plugger or song demonstrator was a vocalist or piano player employed in the early 20th century by department stores, music stores and song publishers to promote and help sell new sheet music, which was how hits were advertised before good-quality recordings were widely available. Artists and repertoire and song plugger are musical terminology and Occupations in music.

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Songwriter

A songwriter is a musician who professionally composes musical compositions or writes lyrics for songs, or both. Artists and repertoire and songwriter are Occupations in music.

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Sound recording and reproduction

Sound recording and reproduction is the electrical, mechanical, electronic, or digital inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects.

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Talent manager

A talent manager (also known as an artist manager, band manager or music manager) is an individual who guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry.

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Teen pop

Teen pop is a subgenre of pop music that is created, marketed and oriented towards preteens and teenagers.

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Teresa LaBarbera Whites

Teresa LaBarbera Whites is an American A&R, music executive, talent scout, and executive producer, who is best known for discovering Destiny's Child and Jessica Simpson. Artists and repertoire and Teresa LaBarbera Whites are A&R people.

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The Baffler

The Baffler is an American magazine of cultural, political, and business analysis.

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The Guardian

The Guardian is a British daily newspaper.

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Thomas Frank

Thomas Carr Frank (born March 21, 1965) is an American political analyst, historian, and journalist.

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Thriller (album)

Thriller is the sixth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, released on November 29, 1982, by Epic Records.

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Timmy Regisford

DJ Timmy Regisford is an American DJ and producer. Artists and repertoire and Timmy Regisford are A&R people.

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Word of mouth

Word of mouth is the passing of information from person to person using oral communication, which could be as simple as telling someone the time of day.

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Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop musical collective formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992.

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2000s in the music industry

In the first decade of the 21st century, the rise of digital media on the internet and computers as a central and primary means to record, distribute, store, and play music caused widespread economic changes in the music industry. Artists and repertoire and 2000s in the music industry are music industry.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artists_and_repertoire

Also known as A & R, A and r, A&R, A&R man, A+R, Artist & Repertoire, Artist and Repertoire, Artist and repertory, Artists & Repertoire, Talent scouts.

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