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We are thrilled to present the first edition of the Pandora Community newsletter: The Listener Lounge

What is the Music Genome Project?

 Inspired by the Human Genome Project of the 1990s and early 2000s, the Music Genome Project (MGP) was conceived by Pandora founder Tim Westergren to catalog the fundamental characteristics of the vast body of recorded music. The goal of this ambitious project was to allow music lovers to discover music based on inherent musical qualities, rather than sales data or industry-backed marketing.  The Music Genome Project provides a detailed analysis of millions of songs, describing features of harmony, rhythm, melody, vocals, instrumentation, lyrics, and more.  This data powers our best-in-class recommendation algorithms. Thanks to the rigorous and detailed music analysis of the Music Genome Project, none of our competitors can come close to the depth of our content understanding.

Pandora head of hip hop Josh “J1” Raiford shared some of his predictions for hip hop in 2021 across live shows, streaming and politics.

SiriusXM host Sway Calloway has been nominated for the National Radio Hall of Fame — and you could help vote him in!

Two years ago, Pandora set out to create the ultimate destination for Latin music featuring the most exciting and impactful contemporary artists breaking through genre barriers. Fast-forward to present day, and El Pulso is now the biggest Latin editorial station on our platform, and continues to highlight the hottest music in the genre with fresh sounds from coast to coast.