Speaking at the launch of Nokia Music Store, Timo Ihamuotila, Executive Vice President - Sales, Nokia, said, “Music is an all-consuming passion with most people, especially in a country like India where it is an intrinsic part of the culture.”
Sharing details of the India Music Store, Elizabeth Schimel, Vice-President, Music, Nokia said “We are delighted to launch our 21st Music Store in India. With over 3 million tracks, India Music Store will have the most diverse portfolios of content, covering 20 genres and almost 90% of the local music in India.”
D Shivakumar, Managing Director, Nokia India said, “Music is a very local experience and that is why the India Music Store has content from AR Rahman to K.L.Saigal and from South’s Yesudas to East’s Bhupen Hazarika, along with the international majors.”
Other highlights of the Nokia Music Store include the ability to listen to a 30- second clip of any track on the store before downloading it. People will be able to browse for new music, get recommendations or search for their favourite artistes, songs or albums and download directly to a mobile device.
