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Jumbo Loves to Play

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References to the Northeastern Mexican city of Monterrey as “the Seattle of Mexico” have been around as long as the term “grunge.” It’s hard to talk about the Mexican rock scene or Latin alternative music without mentioning many of the American and British bands like Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails or The Flaming Lips that have influenced them. Monterrey’s close proximity to the U.S. –only…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.09.11

BMI Congratulates Our Members on More Than 375 Grammy Nominations!

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Read BMI’s 2011 Grammy nominees news story from Decmeber 2, 2010. Name, Number of Nominations Eminem, 10 Lady Gaga, 6 John Legend, 5 Rihanna, 5 The Roots, 5 B.o.B, 4 Drake (socan), 4 Cee Lo Green,…


From News, posted 2.08.11

Juan Luis Guerra Wins Top Honors at 2010 Latin Grammys

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BMI legend Juan Luis Guerra took home Album of the Year for his acclaimed A Son de Guerra during the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards, held Thursday, November 11 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Guerra also earned Best Contemporary Tropical Album and Best Tropical Song thanks to his "Bachata en Fukuoka.” Alex Cuba (SOCAN) underscored the potency of his breakout year with…


From News, posted 11.12.10

BMI Trendsetters Lead List of 2010 Latin Grammy Nominees

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BMI’s Latin music leaders dominate the list of 2010 Latin Grammy nominees. Perennial favorite Juan Luis Guerra earned an impressive four nods, including Album of the Year for his acclaimed A Son de Guerra. Guerra will also vie for Best Contemporary Tropical Album and Best Tropical Song thanks to "Bachata en Fukuoka,” while he is the featured guest on Song of the Year nominee “Cuando Me Enamoro.”…


From News, posted 9.13.10

Noche Mexicana Kicks Off Billboard Regional Mexican Music Summit Oct. 7

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Performers Include La Santa Cecilia, Cesar Brizuela, Hermanos Herrera, Oliver Ochoa, Santos Diablito and Larry Hernandez BMI will present its annual Noche Mexicana music showcase on October 7 at the Rumba Room in Universal City, California. Kicking off the 2009 Billboard Regional Mexican Music Summit, the event will feature a selection of today’s most influential Regional Mexican songwriters, producers and performers: La Santa Cecilia, Cesar Brizuela, Hermanos Herrera, Oliver Ochoa,…


From News, posted 8.31.09

Cachorro Lopez: Latin Alternative’s Not-So-Secret Ingredient

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One could say that Grammy-awarded producer, arranger and songwriter Cachorro Lopez is one of the true pioneers of today's Latin Alternative movement. After all, he's worked with many of the genre's key artists even before the “rock en español” explosion happened in the late 90s: collaborators include Gustavo Cerati, Aterciopelados, Antonio Vega, and more recently Enrique Iglesias, Christian Castro, Paulina Rubio and


From MusicWorld, posted 8.31.09

Gloria Estefan Named Icon at 16th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards

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En Español BMI held its 16th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, March 12 at The Breakers Ponce De Leon Ballroom in Palm Beach, Florida. Gloria Estefan was named a BMI Icon; singer/songwriter Espinoza Paz earned his second consecutive Latin Songwriter of the Year; “A Ti Si Puedo Decirte” garnered Song of the Year honors for writer Javier Sanroman and publisher Siempre Music;…


From News, posted 3.12.09

BMI Star Juanes Earns Five Statues at 2008 Latin Grammys

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International star Juanes led the BMI charge at the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards. Staged in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, November 13, the ceremony honored the movers and shakers in Latin music, the fastest-growing format in the United States. Juanes walked away with a win in every category within which he was nominated: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Short Form Music Video for…


From News, posted 11.14.08

Bryan Ferry Receives Icon Honors at BMI London Awards

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BMI lauded U.K., Europe and Jamaica’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers Oct. 7 at the 2008 BMI London Awards. The ceremony was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, along with Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Europe & Asia, Brandon Bakshi. Staged in the Grand Ballroom of London’s Dorchester Hotel, the event honored the past year’s most-played songs on U.S. radio and television, saluting numerous U.K.…


From News, posted 10.07.08

2008 BMI London Awards Winning Songs

The Robert S. Musel Award IRREPLACEABLE Amund Bjørklund (TONO) Espen Lind (TONO) Ne-Yo EMI Music Publishing Ltd./Stellar Songs Ltd. (PRS) Beyoncé College Song DASHBOARD Johnny Marr (PRS) Tom "King Sour" Peloso Joe Plummer Chrysalis Music Ltd. (PRS) Modest Mouse Dance Award BEAUTIFUL LIAR Ian Dench (PRS) Amanda Ghost (PRS) Bucks Music Group Ltd. (PRS) EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS) Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS)…


From News, posted 10.07.08

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