Spotify removes Bollywood song catalog in licensing dispute

Bollywood fans have been left without access to hundreds of their favuorite tunes on Spotify because of a licensing dispute. (Natee Meepian/Adobe Stock)

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Health

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Sci-Tech

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Entertainment

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Business

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Lifestyle

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Sports

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Spotify removes Bollywood song catalog in licensing dispute

Spotify removes Bollywood song catalog in licensing dispute

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