Sesame Street Songs Begin Streaming on Major Platforms in Japan
The distribution makes Sesame Street's extensive music catalog available on streaming platforms in Japan for the first time, expanding access to the show's educational songs beyond physical media and TV broadcasts.
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Sesame Workshop, in partnership with Universal Music LLC's VMG division, began distributing approximately 1,200 Sesame Street songs from over 100 albums on major music streaming services in Japan on June 30. The first release includes numerous classic songs, with more to be added over time.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind the long-running children's television series, started distributing Sesame Street songs on major music streaming platforms in Japan on June 30. The rollout comes through a partnership with VMG, the partnership business division of Universal Music LLC. The initial release covers approximately 1,200 songs drawn from over 100 albums, with additional tracks planned for later release. The catalog includes both longtime standards and newer songs designed for singing, dancing, and learning. Sesame Workshop said it continues to treat music as a tool to support children's learning, emotional growth, and connections with family and friends, and that the streaming expansion aims to broaden access to quality educational content in Japan and worldwide.
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