Rondor Music Publishing Partners With Nacional Records for Canciones Nacionales
Rondor Music, a division of Universal Music Group Publishing, and Nacional Records have announced an exclusive worldwide administration deal that covers Canciones Nacionales, the publishing arm of Nacional Records.
Canciones Nacionales is home to artists including Nortec Collective, Aterciopelados and The Pinker Tones. Recent sync licenses include a variety of top television programs and films (Big Love, Entourage, Weeds, Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, etc), video games (FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed, MLB, etc) and advertising campaigns (Target, Pacifico Beer, Dos Equis, etc).
“Developing songwriters and artists from all genres of music has been central to Rondor’s growth,” stated Lance Freed, President of the company. “By partnering with one of the largest and most successful independent Latin music companies, we will be even better positioned to maximize the many opportunities now unfolding in this particular market. Together, we will create more value for our songwriters and artists.”
“As a fan of Rondor Music, its writers and how it does business, I am thrilled to finally join forces with such a distinguished leader in the publishing world,” commented Tomas Cookman, president and founder of Nacional Records and Canciones Nacionales. “The strategic partnership between Nacional and Rondor brings together two companies that share the indie spirit and equally value the importance of artist relations.”
