Reservoir Media Acquires José Feliciano's Recorded Music Catalog

Reservoir Media has acquired the rights to the recorded music catalog of songwriter and performer José Feliciano. The deal also includes non-exclusive rights to his name, image, and likeness. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Why it matters:

• Feliciano is recognized as the first Latin artist to cross over into mainstream Anglo-American pop.

• His catalog includes “Feliz Navidad,” one of the most-played holiday songs in the world.

• He also wrote and performed the theme to the TV series Chico and the Man, as well as other works such as “Rain,” “Affirmation,” and “Let’s Find Each Other Tonight.”

• Across his six-decade career Feliciano has released more than 60 albums, accumulated multiple GRAMMY Awards, and collaborated with artists including John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, and Bill Withers.

Recent deals:

• Reservoir’s partnership with Feliciano comes days after announcing its acquisition of jazz composer Billy Strayhorn’s publishing catalog.

• The company has focused on expanding its portfolio of Latin music in 2026, striking a joint venture with Latin music company TU Publishing in June, and acquiring the catalog of independent label Nacional Records in July.

What they said:

• Donna Caseine, Reservoir Executive Vice President, Global Creative Director: “José Feliciano’s incredible gift extends far beyond the accomplished hit ‘Feliz Navidad.’ His catalog is extensive, with countless bilingual recordings that helped popularize Latin music with a global audience. José’s legacy is a credit to the high-quality, popular music he has written and shared with the world for over half a century, and it’s an honor to champion José and his body of work at Reservoir.”