Orpheus Music

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Orpheus Music
Distributor(s) Sumthing Distribution
Genre R&B, jazz
Country of originU.S.
Official website www.orpheusent.com

Orpheus Music is an independent record label that is part of Hush Management and is dedicated to R&B and jazz music, and home of recording artist Freddie Jackson. For years, it was distributed by EMI.

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