The global recorded music market grew by 18.5 per cent in 2021, driven by growth in paid subscription streaming, according to IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide. Figures released Tuesday in IFPI's Global Music Report show total revenues for 2021 were $25.9 billion, reports 'Variety'. While the free version of the report does not attach numbers to all of the rankings, they're pretty fascinating anyway:source https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/music/bts-kpop-band-become-world-top-artist-taylor-swift-adele-shawn-mendes-popular-singers-2022-03-23-765542
