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Manuel Campos Zazueta, Brilliantly Composing by Memory

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An acclaimed composer and music producer in his native country and throughout Latin America, Mexican-born Latin Grammy-nominated Manuel Campos Zazueta has had more than four hundred songs recorded by a diverse range of performers, including Los Tigres del Norte, Javier Serna and Ramon Ayala, to name a few. However, what makes him most proud is his composer project Plataforma, a music…


From MusicWorld, posted 10.08.09

Ramon Ayala Performs at Sell-Out Show

Superstar Norteño songwriter, accordionist and vocalist Ramon Ayala recently performed a sold-out show at the Los Angeles Gibson Amphitheatre, where he was greeted backstage by BMI’s Delia Orjuela and Marissa Lopez. Ayala has defined Norteño music with the signature songs and definitive instrumental stylings that have made him a superstar on both sides of the Rio Grande. After more than 100 albums spanning close to four-and-a-half decades…


From News, posted 3.05.08

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

Merengue Superstar Juan Luis Guerra To Be Honored as BMI Icon at 13th Annual Latin Awards

en español Multiple Grammy Award-winning merengue artist Juan Luis Guerra will be honored as a BMI Icon at the music copyright organization's 13th annual Latin Awards. The ceremony, which honors the songwriters and publishers of the most played BMI Latin songs on U.S. radio and television from the past year, will be held April 7 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York,…


From News, posted 1.18.06

BMI to Bring 13th Annual Latin Awards to New York City in 2006

BMI has announced that it is bringing its 13th annual Latin Awards to New York City on Friday, April 7, 2006. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner and ceremony will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. It will be the first time the awards dinner will be held in that city. The BMI Latin Awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most played Latin songs on U.S. radio and…


From News, posted 12.15.05

It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend

BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.


From News, posted 12.11.05

BMI Songwriters and Publishers Win Big at 12th Annual Latin Awards in Las Vegas

Ceremony Highlighted by Special Tribute to BMI Icon Carlos Santana Performing rights organization BMI presented its 12th Annual Latin Awards last night (4/21) with top honors going to Emilio Estefan and Est�fano as Songwriters of the Year, "Fotograf�a" by Juanes as Song of the Year, and SER-CA Publishing, Inc. as Publisher of the Year. The black-tie ceremony, hosted by BMI President & CEO


From News, posted 4.21.05

Carlos Santana to Be Honored as BMI Icon at 12th Annual Latin Awards

Dinner and Ceremony to Be Held April 21 in Las Vegas BMI today announced that multiple Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Carlos Santana will be honored as a BMI Icon at the music performing right organization's 12th annual Latin Awards. The dinner and ceremony will be held April 21 at The Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in…


From News, posted 1.23.05

Ramon Ayala

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For over 40 years, the artistry of songwriter/accordionist/vocalist Ramon Ayala has defined norteño music with signature songs and definitive instrumental stylings that have made him a superstar on both sides of the Rio Grande. As a teenager in the early Sixties, Ayala virtually invented modern conjunto music. Teaming up with the late bajo sexto guitarist/vocalist Cornelio Reyna to form Los Relampagos Del Norte (“The Lightning Bolts of…


From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.04

BMI Announces Launch of Latin Website

en español BMI is proud to announce the launch of BMILatin.com, a new website created for Spanish-speaking songwriters, composers, music publishers and professional music users that spotlights BMI Latin writers and artists. "BMILatin.com is an excellent resource for our Spanish-speaking affiliates, as well as for anyone interested in finding out more information about BMI's Latin songwriters and artists," said Diane Almodovar,…


From News, posted 10.09.03

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