MUMBAI: Universal Music India and Zee Marathi have joined hands to come up with a string of albums showcasing the tradition of music in Maharashtra.

Universal Music has joined hands with Zee Marathi to make this content available on audio CDs, DVDs, VCDs and MP3-CDs.

From local music which offers diverse genres ranging from classical to folk to rock is what Universal Music and Zee SaReGaMaPa will be looking at.

Universal Music India managing director Rajat Kakar says, "Universal Music is pleased to be part of this historic success of Zee Marathi Li’l Champs. Universal Music is always on the lookout for fresh talent and the Group believes in developing and promoting good talent across the world. Success of Pancharatna album will go a long way in encouraging the music talent in Maharashtra. We wish all the success to these five talented youngsters for their future and would like to see them becoming shining stars of Indian music."

The album series is a compilation of performances by the Little Champs: Kartiki Gaikawad, Rohit Raut, Arya Ambekar, Prathmesh Laghate and Mugdha Vaishampayan. Kartiki Kalyanji Gaikwad is the winner of the Marathi competitive music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs.