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Universal Music Group to Acquire Frank Zappa's Estate.

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US-based music-based entertainment company Universal Music Group has inked an agreement between Moon, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva Zappa (the Zappa Trust) to acquire Frank Zappa's estate,

The deal includes Zappa's recordings, publishing catalog of iconic songs, film archive, and the complete contents of The Vault, the near mythic storage facility that houses the late Zappa's life's work.

The content spans the prolific four-decade career of the legendary, boundary-pushing musician, acclaimed composer, virtuoso guitarist, and prominent activist.

With the acquisition, which additionally includes Frank Zappa's name and likeness, Universal Music Enterprises, UMG's global catalog company, and Universal Music Publishing Group, the company's music publisher, will build on the company's track record of working with the Zappa Trust.

Under the new agreement, UMPG acquires Zappa's...

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