Gallo Music Publishers Partners With Sony Music Publishing
Gallo Music Publishers Partners With Sony Music Publishing. Gallo Music Publishers which is the publishing arm of one of Africa’s largest and oldest independent major labels, Gallo Record Company, also celebrating its 95th Anniversary this year has signed a deal with Sony Music Publishing that will put iconic South African music and songwriters on the world stage.
Iconic music from musicians and groups like the Mahottela Queens, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Caiphus Semenya and Brenda Fassie are just some of the legends whose catalogues will be included and South African songwriters will be given the opportunity to collaborate with those from Sony. Gallo published songwriters will now have the opportunity to collaborate with SMP’s roster of songwriters, and have their songs promoted overseas, says the company.
Guy Henderson, international president of Sony Music Publishing, said he was excited to take the best of African music to the world. “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Gallo Music Publishers to the Sony Music Publishing family. With its tremendous roster of writers, the history of Gallo is the history of South African music. Having started my career at Gallo many years ago, I’m thrilled to be reunited with celebrated works from the likes of Lucky Dube, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Stimela, Sipho Mabuse, Caiphus Semenya and so many others. Together, with Sony Music Publishing’s great roster of writers, we look forward to taking the best of African music to the rest of the world.”
Rob Cowling, General Manager of Gallo Music Group said: “We are very excited to announce this partnership which has been a long time in the making. We feel our vast catalogue and administration of this rich African heritage of songs outside of Africa’s borders is in good hands with Sony Music Publishing. Their extensive network of professionals and systems as well as a UK team, with some African roots and a knowledge of the content, will be a valuable asset in managing GMP’s works and driving revenues for our composers, and their beneficiaries.”
Sony Music Publishing is home to legendary catalogues of music from musicians such as the Beatles, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson.
