A screen displays the logo of Spotify on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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The highs and lows of Spotify’s first 20 years

From piracy and downloads to playlists and global hits, Spotify has reshaped the music industry over the past two decades. For the 20th anniversary of its founding, CNN’s Clare Sebastian breaks down how the streaming giant grew to hundreds of millions of users, transformed how artists reach audiences, and sparked ongoing debates about pay, power and the future of music.

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A screen displays the logo of Spotify on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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