The Deals: Reservoir Acquires José Feliciano’s Recorded Catalog; SoundCloud Pacts With AI Platform Moises

Reservoir Media has secured the non-exclusive rights to purchase José Feliciano’s recorded music catalog, which encompasses his name, image, and likeness. The Puerto Rican-born singer and songwriter, a seven-time Grammy winner, has penned two Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits, including “Feliz Navidad” and his 1968 rendition of The Doors’ “Light My Fire.”

Feliciano, born blind, began his performance career in Greenwich Village as a teenager before signing with RCA Victor in 1964. Besides his hit songs, he also penned the theme for the TV show Chico and the Man and collaborated with artists like John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, and Bill Withers. Over 60 albums of his music have been released, and he continues to tour worldwide.

In his statement, Feliciano expressed excitement about the partnership with the talented Reservoir team, stating that his music will be enjoyed by generations to come. Reservoir’s executive vice president and global creative director, Donna Caseine, emphasized the extensive nature of Feliciano’s catalog, which includes extensive bilingual recordings that popularized Latin music on a global scale.

Caseine added that Feliciano’s legacy is a testament to his high-quality and popular music, and it’s a privilege for Reservoir to champion his work.

Reservoir’s founder and CEO, Golnar Khosrowshahi, highlighted the company’s focus on expanding its Latin music portfolio this year, noting that Feliciano’s music is an important continuation of those efforts. Feliciano was represented in the deal by Denny Marte (MPA Advisors), Jay Stollman (Jay Stollman Entertainment) and Brett Green, Esq.