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Thursday, January 20, 2011

BMG Nabs Cat Stevens

BMG’S YEAR OF THE CAT: BMG Rights Management has inked Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens) to hand all of his administration, collection and exploitation efforts worldwide on his catalog and recent releases. In addition to his music career as a singer, songwriter and composer, Yusuf has devoted himself to educational and philanthropic causes and has been the recipient of numerous awards for his work in promoting peace in the world. “Yusuf is an iconic artist and songwriter, a timeless talent. Our teams will be there to proudly support him with expertise on this exciting, new chapter of his extraordinary career,” said BMG CEO Hartwig Masuch, who signed him with CCO Richard Blackstone, President Creative Billy Mann and SVP Strategic Development Lionel Conway. (1/20p)

 
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