Amazon begins layoffs in music streaming unit

Amazon has begun cutting jobs in its Music division, the company said on Wednesday, confirming the latest of several rounds of layoffs over the past year that have affected more than 27,000 employees of the retail giant.

Employees in Latin America, North America and Europe received notices that their jobs had been eliminated Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter. An Amazon spokeswoman confirmed the layoffs after being contacted by Reuters. She declined to say how many employees were impacted.

"We have been closely monitoring our organizational needs and prioritizing what matters most to customers and the long-term health of our businesses," she said in an emailed statement. "Some roles have been eliminated on the Amazon Music team. We will continue to invest in Amazon Music."