Mon Sep 30 04:01:47 UTC 2024: ## French Music and Podcasts Boom on Spotify: Quebecers Lead the Charge
**Toronto, Canada -** Spotify has released its first ever Francophone content report, revealing a surge in French music and podcasts on the platform. The report, covering the period from August 1st, 2023 to July 31st, 2024, shows that more than one in six Spotify global monthly active users tuned in to French content during that time.
Quebec stands out as a key driver of this trend. Local band Les Cowboys Fringants are the most-streamed Francophone artists in North America, followed by popular names like Stromae, Souldia, and Indila. The platform also saw a significant increase in French podcast consumption following the introduction of free audiobooks for Premium subscribers in Canada, with a staggering 2,461 percent growth.
This popularity is attributed to the large French and bilingual population in Canada, who are embracing both local and international French-language content. Quebeckers are particularly enthusiastic about their homegrown authors and podcasts, with genres like science fiction and true crime proving particularly popular.
The report underscores the growing influence of French music and podcasts on a global scale, demonstrating the platform’s commitment to showcasing diverse content for its users.
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