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  The Stance on AI in Music Spotify CEO, Daniel Ek, has clarified that the music streaming giant does not intend to ban content created by artificial intelligence (AI) entirely. This clarification comes following an incident where Spotify had to remove a track that featured AI-cloned voices of popular artists Drake and The Weeknd. Ek emphasized that while AI has its space in music creation, it should not be used to impersonate living artists without their explicit consent. AI and the Music Industry Despite the potential of AI in music creation, Spotify has restrictions in place to protect its platform and the artists it hosts. The company does not allow its content to be used for training AI models that can create music, thereby maintaining the integrity of its music library and upholding the rights of artists. Ek acknowledged that the use of AI in the music industry would likely be a topic of discussion for "...

Reminiscing Through Melodies Music has the power to transport us back in time, triggering memories and emotions linked to particular songs or performers. This phenomenon is beautifully illustrated by Ance Krauze, a singer who shares her experiences of performing a song cycle with her colleagues Zigfrīds Muktupāvels and Mārtiņš Freimanis during the School Song and Dance Festival. For Krauze, these performances are more than just a collection of songs; they are a poignant means of remembering her past and her interactions with her fellow performers, especially Mārtiņš Freimanis. One song in particular, "Mēs varam kopā būt" (We can be together), evokes a strong emotional response and vivid memories of Freimanis. Returning to the Stage After a Hiatus After a 20-year hiatus, Krauze is set to return to the same song cycle program that holds such significance to her. Over the years, she has occasionally...