Sony Music Publishing India has signed a worldwide agreement with prominent India-based record label Anand Audio, a specialist in Kannada music.
The deal follow’s Sony Music Publishing’s expansion into India in June 2020.
Sony Music Publishing says that it will “work to deliver new, global opportunities to Anand Audio’s community of songwriters”.
Based in Bangalore, Anand Audio was founded in 1999, and has become one of the largest record labels representing Kannada music.
The company represents over 5,000 tracks, over 700 original Kannada film soundtracks of Kannada Films, and over 1,000 devotional songs.
Anand Audio is also home to one of the biggest Kannada music-centric YouTube channels in India, with over 7 million subscribers and growing.
“With the support of Kannada Music lovers, we are excited to partner with Sony Music Publishing to find greater monetization opportunities for our musical stakeholders.”
Anand Chabria, Anand Audio
Anand Chabria, Owner, Anand Audio, said: “With the support of Kannada Music lovers, we are excited to partner with Sony Music Publishing to find greater monetization opportunities for our musical stakeholders.
“We look forward to taking Anand’s songwriters and extensive catalog with us on our journey as we continue to grow and develop Indian repertoire across the globe.”
Guy Henderson, Sony Music Publishing
Guy Henderson, Sony Music Publishing President, International, added: “We are thrilled that Anand Audio has decided to join the Sony Music Publishing team.
“We look forward to taking Anand’s songwriters and extensive catalog with us on our journey as we continue to grow and develop Indian repertoire across the globe.”
“We are pleased to welcome Anand Audio to Sony Music Publishing, and we look forward to supporting its rich catalogue of songs with this creative partnership.”
Dinraj Shetty, Sony Music Publishing India
Dinraj Shetty, Director, Sony Music Publishing India, said: “We are pleased to welcome Anand Audio to Sony Music Publishing, and we look forward to supporting its rich catalogue of songs with this creative partnership.”Music Business Worldwide