THE Universal musical group announced a new agreement between the legal representatives of the late Franco Zappa (1940-1993), Luna, Dweezil, Ahmet And Divafrom Hoe Trust acquire the rights to the artist’s catalog, as well as future recordings, the publication of a catalog of his classics, the film library and the entire content of the The safewhich brings together the entire work of the iconic musician.
All of this content spans four decades of prolific career Franco Zappaone of the greats in the history of music and guitar virtuoso, innovative musician and prominent activist.
With this acquisition, which also includes Zappa’s name and image, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the global catalog company of Universal musictogether with the Universal music publishing (UMPG), the company’s music publisher, will build on the company’s already successful collaboration experience Hoe Trust so that the musician’s legacy is expanded and recognized for future generations.
Under this new agreement, the UMPG acquires the complete catalog of publications from Frank Zappa, Included Watermelon in Easter Hay, Cosmic Debris, Peachs En Regalia, Uncle Remus, Joe’s Garageamong hundreds of songs.
“Ten years ago, Gail Zappa partnered with UMe to bring Frank Zappa’s music into the digital age and help expand Frank Zappa’s business around the world, starting a fruitful collaboration that has led to exponential growth. Catalog of music available for streaming and download, has re-released many of its flagship vinyl albums, has created a number of exciting archival releases and extensive box sets, including a series celebrating FZ’s legendary Halloween shows, and we’re been nominated for a Grammy for the orchestral album 200 Motels (The Suites) “, said a statement by Hoe Trust.
And he continued: “UMG has demonstrated more of its passion for Frank’s art and therefore the entire Zappa family – Moon, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva – are thrilled to pass the baton to the new guardians for all things Frank Zappa. And the new ones will have more. of what they want – more Frank Zappa music in the years to come. Frank released his first album with Verve Records in 1966 with the Mothers Of Invention debut album Freak Out! complete more than five decades later and we know his music and legacy will be in the best possible hands for generations to come. “
Bruce Resnikoff, president and chief executive officer of Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) celebrated the new agreement with the family Hoe: “It has been a privilege to work with the Zappa family to release Frank Zappa’s music worldwide, grow his audience and protect his legacy over the past decade. Zappa was a pioneering and visionary artist who created an incredible body of work and we are incredibly proud of it. that Gail, and now her children, have entrusted us with her important legacy. We will continue to develop innovative ways to celebrate her vast and influential catalog for longtime fans and those who have just discovered his genius. A prolific artist far ahead of his time, Frank Zappa was constantly creating and recording and left a treasure trove of astonishing yet unreleased music and videos in his Vault that will help us usher in the next era of Frank Zappa fans. ” .
The values of this new agreement between the legal ownership of Franco Zappa and the Universal musical group have not been disclosed.
Source: Terra
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