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The Writer, The Singer, The Song

BMI songwriters Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil and Charlie Fox were center stage when The National Academy of Popular Music presented "The Writer, The Singer, The Song" concert at the Directors Guild of America theatre in Los Angeles. Eunice David, Producer; Cynthia Weil,


From News, posted 3.05.03

Barry Manilow Withstands the Test of Time

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Barry Manilow, a 2002 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, is truly a complete musical entertainer. Since first hitting the charts in 1974 with "Mandy," he has scored 11 number one hits on the adult contemporary charts and won Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards as well as being nominated for an Academy Award. He is a performer, composer, arranger and producer (on Grammy-nominated albums by Bette…


From MusicWorld, posted 5.31.02

Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil: A Songwriting Team for the Ages

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"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "On Broadway," "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration": These are just a few of the classic songs that husband and wife team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil has written. The wildly successful partnership has spanned nearly every genre of popular music, from pop to rock to r&b to country, with film and stage work also figuring heavily in the mix.…


From MusicWorld, posted 4.30.02

At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long

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At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long By Rob Patterson From the dawning days of rhythm & blues through today's multifaceted urban music scene, BMI has been at the forefront of music from the African American tradition, styles and community. A continuity of teamwork between BMI and Black music-makers extends from Aretha Franklin to…


From News, posted 6.12.01

BMI’s Frances W. Preston Receives Spirit of Life Award from City of Hope

The City of Hope tonight honored BMI's Frances W. Preston with the medical center's highest honor, the Spirit of Life Award. The crystal figurine representing a family was presented to Preston by Warner Brothers Records President Phil Quartararo, last year's Spirit of Life honoree, at a gala dinner at the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport. …


From News, posted 10.18.00

Performers Announced For City Of Hope Gala Honoring BMI’s Frances Preston

Michael Bolton, James Ingram and Jon Secada will perform at the City of Hope's annual Spirit of Life Award presentation to BMI President & CEO Frances W. Preston at a gala dinner October 19 at the Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport. Producer/composer David Foster is serving as Musical Producer. The dinner, part of the Music…


From News, posted 10.11.00

BMI To Present ‘Circle of Songs’

Monthly singer/songwriter showcase series to be held at The Gig in West Los Angeles January 12, 2000 - LOS ANGELES - BMI will present "Circle Of Songs," a monthly, acoustic singer/songwriter showcase at The Gig in West Los Angeles, debuting Wednesday, January 26. The showcase will begin at 8 p.m. and admission is free. The Gig in West Los Angeles is located at 11637 West Pico Boulevard. Founded…


From News, posted 1.12.00

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