$19.8B
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc 2018202,933
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc 201821,857
Music Establishments
Economists Inc 2018A2IM/NIVA21,593
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange/SAG-AFTRA129,285
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/SESAC/GMRNew York literally vibrates with sound,
with countless music schools, festivals, recording studios, record labels, and music venues from dive bars to Carnegie Hall. Driven by the city that never sleeps, New York’s music is a constant presence and defining characteristic — a source of pride and inspiration.
Some
Notable
Musicians
- Alicia Keys
- Barbra Streisand
- Beastie Boys
- Billy Joel
- Carole King
- Jay-Z
- Joan Baez
- Lady Gaga
- Lena Horne
- Lenny Kravitz
- Mariah Carey
- Mary J. Blige
- Neil Diamond
- Notorious B.I.G.
- Pete Seeger
- Simon & Garfunkel
- The Ramones
- Tony Bennett