Hulu and Warner Music Sign Deal For Music Content

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11.18.09
by Chloe Albanesius

Hulu has struck a deal with EMI to feature content from the music label's artists on its Web site, the first of which will be singer Norah Jones.

The agreement will allow Hulu to show music videos and concerts from artists on several of EMI's labels, including Virgin, Capitol, and Blue Note.

The deal kicks off Wednesday, with high-definition video footage of Jones performing at New York City venue Le Poisson Rouge. Hulu also placed an interview with the singer on its blog.

"We think Hulu is an excellent, high-quality environment and a great place to connect with fans," Ronn Were, president of EMI Music Service and chief operating office for EMI Music North America, said in a statement. "We look forward to making more content available from other artists as well."

The Norah Jones page will also include other concerts in their entirety, including a Nashville show at the Ryman Auditorium, which featured appearances by Dolly Parton and Gillian Welch. Hulu will also post footage from her first tour in New Orleans, as well as all her music videos.

Jones' new album, "The Fall," will be released this week.