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Spotify and Warner Music Group have renewed their global licensing partnership, the two said on Wednesday, confirming that Warner Music Group’s songs will now be available on the Sweden-headquartered firm’s platform in India.
In a joint statement, the two giants said, “Spotify and Warner Music Group are pleased to announce a renewed global licensing partnership. This expanded deal covers countries where Spotify is available today, as well as additional markets. The two companies look forward to collaborating on impactful global initiatives for Warner artists and songwriters, and working together to grow the music industry over the long term.”
A Spotify spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the two companies have renewed their global licensing deal.
The move comes months after Spotify signed a licensing agreement with Warner Music Group’s music publish arm Warner Chappell in India to put an end to their months-long legal battle.
Warner Music, one of the world’s top three music labels, had sued Spotify days before the music streaming service was to launch in India, one of the world’s biggest entertainment markets. Spotify argued that it was using an Indian rule that permits radio stations to offer songs from Chappell Music.
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https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/01/spotify-and-warner-music-group-renew-their-global-licensing-deal-fix-mess-in-india/