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Jimi Hendrix 'People, Hell and Angels'

‘People, Hell and Angels’ is released today - featuring previously unreleased studio recordings by Jimi Hendrix from 1968 to 1970. By 1968 Jimi had become eager to develop new material with old friends and new ensembles, and outside of the Jimi Hendrix Experience he was working behind the scenes on his next musical statement.

‘People, Hell and Angels’ showcases 12 of these recordings, encompassing a variety of sounds, styles, and instruments - horns, keyboards, percussion and second guitar. The album provides a compelling window into his growth as a songwriter, musician and producer.

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Adele wins an Oscar for 'Skyfall'

Adele made history last night by winning the Oscar for 'Best Original Song' for the James Bond theme ‘Skyfall’ - the first time a James Bond theme has ever won an Oscar. An emotional Adele said it was "amazing" to win the award for the song, which earlier in the evening she'd performed backed by a full orchestra and choir.

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Success for UMP writers at 55th Grammys

Mumford & Sons picked up the coveted Album Of The Year award for their second album 'Babel' at last night’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Adele won her ninth Grammy, for Best Pop Solo performance for her live version of ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ performed at The Royal Albert Hall.

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UMP sign Billy Joel's catalogue

Universal Music Publishing is proud to announce the signing of an exclusive worldwide deal for the entire Billy Joel catalogue, including the hit songs ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘Tell Her About It’, ‘Just the Way You Are’ and 'We Didn’t Start the Fire’. Since having his first chart and sales success in the early 1970s, Billy Joel has remained one of the world's most popular artists.

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Janne Schra

Janne Schra's self titled album was released by Universal Music on January 11th, 2013.

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The Killers Christmas single 'I Feel It In My Bones'

The Killers have unveiled their Christmas single for this year ‘I Feel It In My Bones’. This is their seventh consecutive festive single, and all profits will be donated to AIDS charity (RED). The track features vocals from musician Ryan Pardey, who also used to manage the band. Pardey stars in the song's brilliant video as a homicidal Santa on a motorbike hunting down the unfortunate band members as they sleep.

Click through to watch the video.

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Playlist: Welcome to UMPG

A playlist to showcase selection of artists signed to Universal Music Publishing Group Netherlands including Blof, Do, Gers de Pardoel, Ilse DeLange, Laura Jansen, Nikki and Waylon.

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