Argentina’s streaming dominated economy is reflected in a jump to ARS 45.2 billion in recorded music revenue in 2023, up 25.4% year over year, with Spotify at the center of that growth. From 15,200 active recording artists and 45 billion Spotify streams to festival weekends that pull in millions, these figures map how every genre, city, and platform shapes what people listen to and buy. Let’s break down the numbers behind the sound.
Key Takeaways
- Number of active recording artists in Argentina was 15,200 in 2023
- Top 100 streamed artists: 35% female, 65% male in Spotify Argentina 2023
- Average age of top 50 Billboard Argentina artists was 32 years in 2023
- Buenos Aires live events numbered 12,500 in 2023, drawing 4.2 million attendees
- Total concert ticket sales revenue reached ARS 15.8 billion across Argentina 2023
- Lollapalooza Argentina 2023 sold 150,000 tickets over 2 days
- In 2023, Argentina's recorded music industry revenue reached ARS 45.2 billion, marking a 25.4% year-over-year growth driven by streaming dominance
- The Argentine music market share of streaming was 78.6% of total revenues in 2022, up from 65.2% in 2021
- Total music industry economic contribution in Argentina was estimated at USD 1.2 billion in 2021, including direct and indirect jobs
- Physical album sales in Argentina totaled 1.2 million units in 2023, down 5% from 2022
- CD sales revenue was ARS 85 million, representing 0.2% of total market in 2023
- Vinyl LP sales surged to 450,000 units, generating ARS 120 million in 2023
- Spotify had 12.5 million monthly active users in Argentina in Q3 2023
- Total streams on Spotify in Argentina reached 45 billion in 2023, up 28% from 2022
- YouTube Music streams in Argentina totaled 32 billion plays in 2022
Argentina’s 2023 music industry surged on streaming, while live attendance rebounded strongly nationwide.
Artists and Demographics
1Number of active recording artists in Argentina was 15,200 in 2023
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2Top 100 streamed artists: 35% female, 65% male in Spotify Argentina 2023
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3Average age of top 50 Billboard Argentina artists was 32 years in 2023
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4Urban genre artists dominated with 48% of top charts positions 2023
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5Rock artists from Buenos Aires represented 22% of national top streams 2023
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6Independent artists self-released 12,500 albums/tracks in 2023
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7Signed artists to majors: 1,200 active contracts in Argentina 2023
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8Trap artists under 25 years old captured 28% of youth streams 2023
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9Female solo artists grew 20% in chart presence to 18 spots in top 50 2023
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10Regional bands from provinces outside BA: 42% of festival headliners 2023
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11Grammy-nominated Argentine artists: 8 in Latin categories 2023
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12Social media followers avg for top 100 artists: 2.5 million combined platforms 2023
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13Collaborations between Argentine and international artists: 450 tracks 2023
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14Veteran artists over 50: 12% of top live grossing performers 2023
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15New breakout artists (first top 10): 25 in Spotify Wrapped 2023
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16Tango artists active: 4,500 performers registered 2023
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17Folk musicians: 6,200 registered with unions in 2023
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18Electronic producers: 2,800 with releases on Beatport Argentina 2023
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19Classical musicians in orchestras: 3,400 full-time positions 2023
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20Duo/group artists: 35% of top album sales contributors 2023
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21LGBTQ+ identified top artists: 8% representation in charts 2023
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22Indigenous music artists: 450 active with 5% stream growth 2023
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23Jazz musicians: 1,200 performing professionally in urban centers 2023
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Artists and Demographics Interpretation
Argentina's music scene is a vibrant, sometimes contradictory symphony where a youthful, urban-dominated streaming landscape exists alongside a deeply rooted ecosystem of traditional genres and independent hustle, proving that while the charts might be currently obsessed with trap, the nation's artistic heartbeat remains proudly polyphonic.
Live Performances
1Buenos Aires live events numbered 12,500 in 2023, drawing 4.2 million attendees
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2Total concert ticket sales revenue reached ARS 15.8 billion across Argentina 2023
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3Lollapalooza Argentina 2023 sold 150,000 tickets over 2 days
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4Cosquín Rock festival attracted 280,000 attendees over 3 days in 2023
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5Average ticket price for major concerts was ARS 8,500 in Buenos Aires 2023
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6Stadium shows (capacity >20k) totaled 45 events with 1.2 million tickets sold 2023
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7Theater music performances: 2,500 shows, 750,000 attendees in 2023
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8Rural festivals drew 1.5 million people across 120 events in 2023
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9Cancelled shows due to weather/economic issues: 180 events affecting 200,000 tickets 2023
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10International touring artists performed 320 shows in Argentina 2023
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11Local bands headlined 65% of major festivals, 1.8 million attendees 2023
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12VIP/meet-and-greet packages sold 120,000 units at avg ARS 15,000 each 2023
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13Streaming live concerts reached 5 million views on YouTube in 2023
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14Post-pandemic recovery: attendance up 45% to 8.5 million total live music goers 2023
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15Province of Córdoba hosted 2,200 events, 1.1 million attendees 2023
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16Rosario venue average occupancy 85%, 450 shows in 2023
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17Mendoza wine & music festivals: 150 events, 400,000 visitors 2023
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18Electronic music raves: 850 events, 1.2 million attendees nationwide 2023
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19Jazz festivals totaled 45 events with 180,000 tickets sold 2023
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20Folk peña shows: 3,200 nights, 950,000 patrons in traditional venues 2023
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21Opera performances at Teatro Colón: 120 shows, 85% occupancy 2023
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22Street music busking generated ARS 120 million in tips/donations 2023 est.
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Live Performances Interpretation
Argentina's music scene roared back to life in 2023, proving that while the economy might occasionally rain on its parade, the nation's irrepressible passion for live music, from massive festivals to humble street corners, is a force far too loud to be cancelled.
Market Revenue
1In 2023, Argentina's recorded music industry revenue reached ARS 45.2 billion, marking a 25.4% year-over-year growth driven by streaming dominance
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2The Argentine music market share of streaming was 78.6% of total revenues in 2022, up from 65.2% in 2021
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3Total music industry economic contribution in Argentina was estimated at USD 1.2 billion in 2021, including direct and indirect jobs
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4Argentina's music export revenues grew by 32% to USD 85 million in 2023, primarily from Latin American markets
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5Live music sector accounted for 18% of total music industry revenue in Argentina in 2022, totaling ARS 7.8 billion
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6Merchandise sales from music events in Argentina generated ARS 2.1 billion in 2023
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7Sync licensing deals contributed ARS 450 million to the industry in 2022, a 15% increase
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8Public performance royalties distributed by SADAIC reached ARS 3.2 billion in 2023
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9Neighboring rights collections for performers hit ARS 1.8 billion in 2022
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10Music publishing revenues in Argentina surged 22% to ARS 1.5 billion in 2023
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11Digital music revenues comprised 82% of the total market in Q4 2023
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12Vinyl record sales revenue in Argentina increased by 45% to ARS 120 million in 2023
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13Overall music retail sales grew 12% YoY to ARS 5.6 billion in 2022
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14Streaming platform payouts to Argentine labels totaled USD 200 million in 2023
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15Festival ticket sales generated ARS 4.2 billion in summer 2023 season
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16Corporate sponsorships for music events reached ARS 1.1 billion in 2022
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17Home entertainment music licensing fees amounted to ARS 650 million in 2023
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18Music tech startups in Argentina raised USD 50 million in VC funding for industry tools in 2023
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19Ad-supported streaming revenue grew 40% to ARS 2.8 billion in 2023
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20Premium subscription revenues from Spotify in Argentina hit ARS 10.5 billion in 2023
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21YouTube Music ad revenues for Argentine creators reached USD 45 million in 2022
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22Apple Music subscriptions contributed 15% of digital revenues, equating to ARS 3.2 billion in 2023
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23Deezer's market share revenue in Argentina was ARS 850 million in 2022
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24Local platform Rise's revenues grew 55% to ARS 420 million in 2023
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25TikTok music licensing fees paid to Argentine rights holders totaled USD 12 million in 2023
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26Broadcast radio music royalties distributed ARS 950 million in 2022
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27TV music sync deals generated ARS 750 million for the industry in 2023
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28Gaming soundtrack licensing contributed ARS 180 million in 2023
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29Film scoring revenues for Argentine composers reached ARS 320 million in 2022
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30Brand partnerships with musicians generated ARS 1.4 billion in endorsement deals in 2023
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Market Revenue Interpretation
While vinyl records might be having a quaint little comeback, Argentina’s music industry is decisively living in the future, where streaming has become the unrivaled maestro, conducting a booming, multi-billion-peso orchestra of sync deals, live shows, and even tech startups, all playing in harmonious (and profitable) concert.
Sales and Formats
1Physical album sales in Argentina totaled 1.2 million units in 2023, down 5% from 2022
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2CD sales revenue was ARS 85 million, representing 0.2% of total market in 2023
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3Vinyl LP sales surged to 450,000 units, generating ARS 120 million in 2023
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4Digital downloads fell to 300,000 units, ARS 15 million revenue in 2023
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5iTunes top downloads: 150,000 albums sold in Argentina 2023
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6Bandcamp sales from Argentine artists reached USD 2.5 million in 2023
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7Cassette tape revival saw 25,000 units sold, niche revenue ARS 8 million 2023
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8Merch bundled with physical sales generated extra ARS 50 million in 2023
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9Top-selling physical album: 120,000 units of local rock band in 2023
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10Independent labels physical sales share was 28% of total units in 2023
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11Major labels dominated 72% of physical sales revenue at ARS 200 million 2023
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12Export physical shipments from Argentina: 80,000 units to 15 countries in 2023
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13Retail store sales (physical music) totaled ARS 450 million across 500 outlets 2023
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14Online physical sales grew 30% to ARS 180 million via Mercado Libre 2023
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15Collectible editions (limited vinyl) sold 50,000 units at avg ARS 5,000 each 2023
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16Used record market valued at ARS 60 million with 200,000 transactions 2023
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17Sheet music sales revenue ARS 12 million, 150,000 copies in 2023
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18DVD/Blu-ray music concert sales: 75,000 units, ARS 25 million 2023
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19Autographed physical releases sold 10,000 units generating ARS 15 million 2023
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20Regional folk music physical sales: 200,000 units, highest genre share 2023
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21Pop physical albums outsold rock by 15% with 350,000 units in 2023
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22Classical music formats sold 45,000 units, ARS 20 million revenue 2023
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Sales and Formats Interpretation
Argentina's music industry in 2023 reveals a nostalgic yet shrewd marketplace, where the soaring romance of vinyl and the clever bundling of merch can't quite drown out the soft, stubborn whisper of the CD still clinging to its rack space.
Streaming Data
1Spotify had 12.5 million monthly active users in Argentina in Q3 2023
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2Total streams on Spotify in Argentina reached 45 billion in 2023, up 28% from 2022
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3YouTube Music streams in Argentina totaled 32 billion plays in 2022
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4Average streams per user on Spotify Argentina was 1,850 per month in 2023
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5Premium Spotify subscribers in Argentina grew to 6.8 million in 2023
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6Free tier Spotify users accounted for 55% of total MAUs at 6.9 million in Q4 2023
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7Apple Music had 1.2 million subscribers in Argentina as of mid-2023
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8Deezer streams in Argentina hit 8.5 billion in 2023
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9Rise app streams grew 120% to 4.2 billion in 2023
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10TikTok music streams featuring Argentine tracks reached 15 billion globally from Argentina in 2023
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11Top streamed genre on Spotify Argentina was urban/reggaeton at 42% of total streams in 2023
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12Rock music streams on Spotify increased 18% to 12 billion tracks in 2023
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13Female artists captured 38% of top 200 streamed tracks on Spotify in 2023
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14Local Argentine artists accounted for 65% of Spotify top streams in 2023
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15International streams of Argentine music grew 35% to 22 billion on Spotify in 2023
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16Podcast streams on Spotify Argentina reached 3.1 billion episodes in 2023
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17Audiobook streams via Spotify surged 50% to 450 million in Argentina 2023
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18Short-form video music clips on YouTube Shorts generated 10 billion views in Argentina 2023
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19User-generated content streams on SoundCloud from Argentina hit 2.8 billion in 2023
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20Amazon Music streams in Argentina totaled 1.5 billion in 2023
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21Tidal subscribers streamed 950 million tracks from Argentina in 2023
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22Napster (Rhapsody) had 250,000 MAUs streaming 800 million tracks in Argentina 2023
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23Streaming piracy rates dropped to 22% in Argentina due to affordable plans in 2023
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24Peak daily streams on Spotify Argentina reached 150 million on New Year's Eve 2023
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25Mobile streaming accounted for 92% of total streams in Argentina 2023
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26Voice assistant streams (Alexa/Google) totaled 500 million plays in Argentina 2023
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27Car streaming sessions grew 40% to 2.5 billion via Android Auto/CarPlay in 2023
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28Social media integrated streams (Instagram/FB) hit 6 billion in Argentina 2023
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Streaming Data Interpretation
Argentina is conducting a 45-billion-stream symphony in its pocket, where nearly everyone has a baton, but the free seats are packed, the local acts are the headliners, and the whole world is starting to sing along.
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