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Amazon Alexa Adds New Music Skills, TIDAL

Amazon unveiled a slew of new and improved Alexa voice controlled devices on Monday, and with them came new music related services, features and skills. Here’s a roundup of new Alexa music services and skills: New Music Service – TIDAL Later this year, global music streaming platform TIDAL will be…

Tidal expands into Brazil via Vivo partnership – with subs costing less than $4 a month

Nicki Minaj to play launch gig
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Sprint Could Single-Handedly Rescue Tidal As A Platform

Most streaming platforms have seen their share of woes, but perhaps none more so than TIDAL, which has been plagued with a flagging user base and numerous legal issues. A new partnership with Sprint could change things around for the platform, however, and give TIDAL a fighting chance. ___________________________ Guest…

TIDAL Tests Africa Expansion

TIDAL is struggling to gain traction the US and Europe, but the Jay-Z led music streamer is set to launch in Uganda via a partnership with local telecom MTN. TIDAL previously launched in South Africa, where rival Spotify already has a foothold. The deal will provide MTN Uganda customers a…

TIDAL expands into Africa via MTN partnership – with monthly subs costing $4 (or less)

Tie up with telco could reach over 10m customers in continent
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