Discos Musart, known as Musart Records in English, is a Mexican record label founded in 1948 in Mexico City.[1] It is headquartered in Miami, FL and is a leading independent producer, publisher and distributor of Latin music, managing over 72,000 copyrights and 5,000 master recordings with a particular emphasis on the Regional Mexican genre.[2] Musart has long been the centerpiece of the music industry in Mexico, with an unparalleled catalog of classic, timeless songs from the region's most celebrated artists, including Joan Sebastian, Antonio Aguilar, Chalino Sánchez, Pepe Aguilar, Paquita la del Barrio and Grupo Laberinto. Originally founded by Eduardo Baptista Covarrubias, the Baptista family built the Group into one of the most dynamic vehicles for both well-established and developing Mexican artists.
| Discos Musart | |
|---|---|
 LP released by Musart. | |
| Parent company | Craft Recordings |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Genre | Mexican music |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Miami, FL |
| Official website | https://www.discosmusart.com |
Until Capitol Records opened in Mexico in 1965, recordings by The Beatles were released by Musart Records in Mexico. Capitol re-releases now sometimes use completely different covers so detecting whether a Capitol version is actually an original Musart album or not can be difficult.[3]
The Group's Recorded Music Division, consisting of four labels—Discos Musart, Balboa Records, Panart, and Top Hits, is a full-service producer and distributor of Latin music. While Musart is particularly strong in Regional Mexican music, the Group also produces and licenses music across Salsa, Merengue, Mariachi, Ranchero, Tropical and other contemporary genres, making it the top independent producer in the Latin music marketplace.[4]
Musart was acquired by Concord Bicycle Music (now Concord)[5] in 2016.[6]
Notable artists
editThe following well-known artists have been part of the Musart roster:
- Alberto Vázquez
- Angélica María
- Antonio Aguilar
- Avelina Landín
- Carmela Rey
- Carmela y Rafael
- César Costa
- Chalino Sanchez
- Cornelio Reyna
- Dora María
- El Piporro
- Esmeralda
- Flor Silvestre
- Gloria Lasso
- Irma Dorantes
- Joan Sebastian
- Juan Torres
- La Panchita
- Lisa Lopez
- Lorenzo Antonio
- Lucerito
- Lucha Villa
- Lupe Silva
- Manolo Muñoz
- María Dolores Pradera
- María Enriqueta
- Mercedes Castro
- Olga Guillot
- Pancho Barraza
- Paquita la del Barrio
- Pepe Aguilar
- Rosa de Castilla
- Rosita Quintana
- Sylvester James
- Uberto Zanolli
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Historia - Discos Musart". discosmusart.com. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "The Musart Group". Concord. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "Beatles Worldwide: An Anthology of Original LP-Releases". Retrieved 2006-12-11.
- ^ "The Musart Group". Concord. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "Billboard's Own Grammy Nominee On The Art of Writing Liner Notes". Billboard. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
- ^ Concord Bicycle Music Acquires Mexican Indie Musart Music Group