Grammy-winning British artist Adele is at the center of a plagiarism controversy after Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes accused her of copying his 1995 samba track, Mulheres (Women). The dispute has escalated, with a Brazilian court ordering a global halt to the streaming and distribution of Adele's 2015 song Million Years Ago.
Judge Victor Torres issued the injunction mandating that Sony and Universal's Brazilian branches immediately cease all physical and digital use, reproduction, and commercialization of the song. Failure to comply could result in an $8,000 fine for each violation.
The song, featured on Adele’s chart-topping album 25, has been under scrutiny since Geraes alleged that it closely resembles his work recorded by Martinho da Vila on the album Tá Delícia, Tá Gostoso. Geraes is pursuing $160,000 in damages, a songwriting credit, and compensation for lost royalties.
Fredimio Trotta, Geraes' lawyer, hailed the court’s ruling as a significant milestone for Brazilian music. He noted that songs from the country have often been used to create international hits without proper credit or compensation. Trotta also emphasized his team’s intent to notify streaming platforms, radio stations, and broadcasters about the decision.
While the ruling marks a victory for Geraes, the decision can be appealed, and it remains uncertain whether it can be enforced beyond Brazil. The case adds to ongoing conversations about intellectual property in the global music industry and highlights the challenges of ensuring fair attribution across borders.
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