Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann: Irish premier Micheál Martin praised Belfast’s cross-community participation at the Fleadh, calling it a “universality of music” moment that draws from the same cultural well. Slow-music spectacle: Germany’s John Cage Organ Project Halberstadt marked a rare chord change as its “world’s slowest concert” continues toward 2640. P-pop tourism push: Philippine lawmakers filed a resolution hailing SB19’s Lollapalooza debut and tourism-ambassador role, citing a boost in music travel and hotel demand. AI copyright showdown: Musixmatch says Suno is its first Sentinel customer for real-time copyright detection, after recent legal pressure in Germany. Ghana streaming surge: Chart Ghana reports major 2026 milestones for Camidoh, Wendy Shay, DopeNation, Oseikrom Sikanii, Sista Afia and others. Highlife goes global: Ghana launched its Highlife to the World 2027 campaign in Barcelona with workshops and concerts featuring top acts. Steelpan spotlight: Trinidad & Tobago’s National Trust marks World Steelpan Day with “PAN Heritage: The Experience,” mixing performances, workshops and history. Bad Bunny voice lawsuit: A new $16M case targets the use of a woman’s voice in “Solo de mí” and “EoO,” adding to ongoing disputes around sampled audio. Zed Beats in Zambia: A look at how home-studio producers blended local languages with global urban sounds to rebuild a post-AIDS-era music ecosystem.