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British singer Adele suffered a legal defeat in Brazil and was forced to remove the song “Million Years Ago” from digital platforms. The case was filed by the samba singer Toninho Geraes, who claimed that the music of Adele plagiarized his song “Mulheres”, a hit performed by Martinho da Vila.
The judge’s decision Victor Agustin Cunha, from the Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro, pointed out an “almost total melodic similarity” between the two tracks. The judge ordered that “Million Years Ago” be removed from streaming services as soon as the singer is officially notified. If you do not comply with the order, Adele may be fined R$50,000.
The process began in February this year, when Toninho Geraes filed the lawsuit. He asks for compensation of R$1 million against Adele, the producer Greg Kurstin and the three record companies responsible for the music rights. Furthermore, Geraes demands that the copyright of the song be transferred to him, with monetary correction.
Samba recognition
In interviews, Geraes highlighted that his fight goes beyond personal recognition and seeks to value samba. For many, the case represents an important step forward in protecting the copyright of Brazilian artists in international disputes.
Although there is still no specific deadline for compliance with the decision, experts consider this sentence a significant victory for Toninho Geraes.
See the comparison between the songs:
Source: Maxima
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