El Saturn Records
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El Saturn Records is the name of an American
record label
. The label was one of the most active artist-owned record labels created in 1957 by Alton Abraham
. Notable albums produced by the label include works by Sun Ra
.
The label is currently owned by James Stubbs-Abraham and is part of Universal Music Group
. Recently, El Saturn has released new recordings in genres ranging from hip-hop to rap. Alternative rock artists have also been added to the label as a result of El Saturn's sublabel, Afterschool Sound Records
.
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Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
. The label was one of the most active artist-owned record labels created in 1957 by Alton Abraham
Alton Abraham
Alton Abraham was an African American social entrepreneur who acted as business manager for Sun Ra.Alton born in Chicago and served in the U.S Military in Okinawa from 1945-1947 When he returned to Chicago, he studied at the DuSable High School and Wilson Junior College gaining qualifications as...
. Notable albums produced by the label include works by Sun Ra
Sun Ra
Sun Ra was a prolific jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his "cosmic philosophy," musical compositions and performances. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama...
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The label is currently owned by James Stubbs-Abraham and is part of Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
. Recently, El Saturn has released new recordings in genres ranging from hip-hop to rap. Alternative rock artists have also been added to the label as a result of El Saturn's sublabel, Afterschool Sound Records
Afterschool Sound Records
Afterschool Sound Records is the name of an American record label. The label operates on behalf of El Saturn Records and features a number of artists from the University of Chicago....
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