MUMBAI: EMI Music India has announced the joining of Narendra Kusnur as label manager, Warner Music with effect from 1 February.

According to a company release, Narendra Kusnur has been in the field of journalism for 20 years and has been a music columnist with Mid Day publication for 10 years.

Besides handling the recently acquired Warner Music repertoire at EMI Music India, Narendra Kusnur will also be overseeing the domestic repertoire including Indian classical and ghazal sections.

EMI Music India general manager, Shameer Tandon said, "The appointment of Narendra Kusnur reflects our continued commitment to add professionalism and bring managerial excellence to the business of music. With Narendra's vast experience in the field of music, we are sure EMI Music can look forward to accelerating its growth in providing quality music to music aficionados."

The release also informs that EMI Music India recently announced that the company has entered into a licensing agreement with Warner Music India.

Under the terms of this agreement, effective 1 January, EMI Music India will market and distribute Warner repertoire locally.

EMI Recorded Music, the third-largest Music Company in the world, is a global music company with a presence in nearly 70 countries. EMI Recorded Music's roster includes important local and international artists, including some of the biggest names in the recorded music industry. rs, Napster also offers the Napster Light a la carte download store.