$19.93B
Music Industry Contribution to state GDP
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.224,701
Jobs Supported
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.18,322
Music Businesses
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.A2IM/RIAA
16,058
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange106,794
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMINew 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