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Abramorama Partners Two Recording Giants to Release “Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church”

Michael MitchellJanuary 23, 2019January 23, 2019

by Michael MitchellJanuary 23, 2019January 23, 20190153

Abramorama announced today a partnership with Experience Hendrix L.L.C. and Sony Legacy Recordings to release Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church in select theaters around the world. The film opens...

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Sony Music Entertainment and Experience Hendrix L.L.C. Announce Renewal of Exclusive Worldwide Licensing Agreement for Jimi Hendrix Music and Film Catalog

Scotty BJuly 19, 2017

by Scotty BJuly 19, 2017055

Sony Music Entertainment and Experience Hendrix L.L.C. have agreed to renew their historic licensing partnership--first announced in 2009--which covers the ongoing curation and distribution of...

Music

Wyclef Jean Announces New Album Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee on Legacy Recordings

Kevin RossJune 22, 2017June 22, 2017

by Kevin RossJune 22, 2017June 22, 2017059

Wyclef Jean has announced the release of his first full-length album in eight years, Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee, out September...

Industry

Legacy Recordings is Bringing Your Favorite Maxwell Joints to Vinyl

Hassahn LigginsSeptember 16, 2016September 16, 2016

by Hassahn LigginsSeptember 16, 2016September 16, 2016037

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, celebrates the music of neo-soul icon Maxwell with the release of two highly-collectible limited edition 12"...

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Need a Little Miles Davis in Your Life?

Hassahn LigginsAugust 18, 2016

by Hassahn LigginsAugust 18, 2016080

Columbia/Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Miles Davis Quintet: Freedom Jazz Dance: The Bootleg Series, Vol 5 on Friday, October 21,...

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Legacy Recordings Celebrates Duke Ellington As Artist of the Month

Hassahn LigginsFebruary 3, 2014

by Hassahn LigginsFebruary 3, 20140176

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, celebrates the life and music of Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, honoring the American composer as Artist...

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Earth, Wind and Fire’s Album, Now, Then & Forever, Debuts At #11 On Billboard 200 And #5 On The Top R&B Charts

Hassahn LigginsSeptember 19, 2013September 24, 2013

by Hassahn LigginsSeptember 19, 2013September 24, 20130170

Now, Then & Forever, the first new studio album in eight years from international superstars Earth, Wind & Fire, has entered the Billboard 200 at...

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Legacy Recordings Celebrates Miles Davis As Artist Of The Month For May 2013

Hassahn LigginsMay 3, 2013October 21, 2018

by Hassahn LigginsMay 3, 2013October 21, 2018036

Legendary Jazz Artist Born May 26, 1926 Live In Europe 1969: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2 Hits #3 on Billboard Jazz Charts New York City...

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Legacy Recordings Announces Titles for Record Store Day 2013

Hassahn LigginsMarch 21, 2013March 23, 2013

by Hassahn LigginsMarch 21, 2013March 23, 20132 43

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is proud to announce the label's all-star line-up of 7" and 12" vinyl titles for Record...

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People Hell and Angels by Jimi Hendrix Debuts at Number 2 on the Billboard Charts

Hassahn LigginsMarch 13, 2013March 23, 2013

by Hassahn LigginsMarch 13, 2013March 23, 2013035

People, Hell and Angels , an essential new album premiering twelve previously unreleased studio recordings completed by American composer/guitarist/bandleader Jimi Hendrix, has debuted on the...

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Sly & the Family Stone Honored As Legacy Recordings’ Artist of the Month for March 2013

Hassahn LigginsMarch 3, 2013March 23, 2013

by Hassahn LigginsMarch 3, 2013March 23, 2013042

On the occasion of Sly Stone 's 70th birthday on March 15 th, his life and the music of Sly & the Family Stone will...

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Destiny’s Child Reunites for New Project “Love Songs”

Kevin RossJanuary 10, 2013October 26, 2015

by Kevin RossJanuary 10, 2013October 26, 2015051

MUSIC WORLD/COLUMBIA/LEGACY SET TO RELEASEDESTINY'S CHILD - LOVE SONGS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 NEW CAREER-SPANNING COLLECTION OFTOP-SELLING VOCAL GROUP'S MOST ROMANTIC RECORDINGSFEATURES "NUCLEAR," THE FIRST...

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Abramorama Partners Two Recording Giants to Release “Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church”

Sony Music Entertainment and Experience Hendrix L.L.C. Announce Renewal of Exclusive Worldwide Licensing Agreement for Jimi Hendrix Music and Film Catalog

Wyclef Jean Announces New Album Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee on Legacy Recordings

Legacy Recordings is Bringing Your Favorite Maxwell Joints to Vinyl

Need a Little Miles Davis in Your Life?

Legacy Recordings Celebrates Duke Ellington As Artist of the Month

Earth, Wind and Fire’s Album, Now, Then & Forever, Debuts At #11 On Billboard 200 And #5 On The Top R&B Charts

Legacy Recordings Celebrates Miles Davis As Artist Of The Month For May 2013

Legacy Recordings Announces Titles for Record Store Day 2013

People Hell and Angels by Jimi Hendrix Debuts at Number 2 on the Billboard Charts

Sly & the Family Stone Honored As Legacy Recordings’ Artist of the Month for March 2013

Destiny’s Child Reunites for New Project “Love Songs”

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