YouTube blocks songs by Adele, Bob Dylan, and others due to SESAC licensing dispute.

YouTube has blocked songs by artists like Adele, Bob Dylan, and Green Day due to a legal dispute with the performing rights organization SESAC, following the expiration of their licensing agreement. Users encounter messages indicating these songs are unavailable in their country. YouTube is in ongoing negotiations with SESAC to resolve the issue and restore access to the affected music, which also includes artists such as Nirvana and Kendrick Lamar.

September 29, 2024
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