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First Women’s Music Commission Awarded to Asha Srinivasan

Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., has announced that Asha Srinivasan is the recipient of the first Women's Music Commission. The award, which is given in cooperation with the Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL), includes a $5,000 commission to create a new chamber music work to be premiered at OSL's "Notable Women: A Celebration of Women Composers" in June 2007. Joan Tower, OSL…


From News, posted 12.20.06

Shakira Leads BMI’s 2006 Latin Grammy Nominees

BMI songwriter/artist Shakira leads the list of BMI nominees for the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced recently from Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden where the ceremony will take place on Nov. 2. This is the first time the Latin Grammys will be held in New York City.


From News, posted 10.04.06

Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes Top 13th Annual BMI Latin Awards

'Miedo' Named Song of the Year; Two in a Row for SER-CA Publishing en español BMI, the leading U.S. performing right organization, staged the 13th edition of its Latin Music Awards on Friday, April 7, with top honors reserved for merengue superstar Juan Luis Guerra, Colombian rocker Juanes, Big Brother theme song "Miedo," and Mexican music publisher SER-CA Publishing, Inc. Held for the first time in…


From News, posted 4.06.06

Mark Batson

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Producer/arranger/songwriter Mark Batson is nothing if not on a roll. Fresh off multiple Grammy nominations for his work on Anthony Hamilton’s Comin’ From Where I’m From album, producing and co-writing seven songs on Seal’s multi-platinum Seal IV and writing and producing a track on Beyoncé’s Dangerously in Love , Batson has quickly become one of the industry’s most sought-after talents. …


From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.04

Juanes, Ricky Martin Top Billboard Latin Awards

BMI songwriter/artists Juanes and Ricky Martin were among the top winners at the 2004 Billboard Latin Music Awards held April 29 at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. The awards, which honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, were part of the four-day 15th Annual Billboard Latin Music Conference.


From News, posted 5.04.04

Sarah McLachlan: Creativity and Consistency

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In a music world increasingly defined by what-have-you-done-for-me-latelys -- performers who hit with a single and then vanish, seemingly overnight -- the career of Sarah McLachlan stands out both for its creativity and its consistency. Few acts, after all, could risk a span of six years between studio albums and expect accolades upon their return … yet that’s just what McLachlan has accomplished with Afterglow (Arista), which…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.03.04

Neptunes, Evanescence Top List of BMI Grammy Nominees

BMI songwriter/artists are once again at the top of the nominees list for the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, announced December 4 at a press conference held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Pharrell Williams of red hot production duo, The Neptunes, leads the BMI pack with six nods including three individual and three with partner Chad Hugo, who himself earned…


From News, posted 12.04.03

Latin Grammy Nominees Announced

BMI songwriter/artist Juanes and producer Gustavo Santaolalla captured five nominations each for the 4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced July 22 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami. The Colombian Latin rock singer earned nominations for Record and Song of the Year for "Es Por Ti," Album of the Year and Best Rock Solo Album for Un Dia Normal, and Best Rock…


From News, posted 7.29.03

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