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Archie Peña Rides the Pulse of the Global Groove

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Songwriter, master percussionist, producer and musical ambassador: Archie Peña is a whirlwind of kinetic creativity. A two-time BMI Award-winning songwriter and the co-writer of hits including “Hips Don’t Lie,” (Shakira); “Se Me Olvido Tu Nombre” (Shalim); “Te Quise Tanto" (Paulina Rubio); "No, No, No" (Thalia and Aventura), the Venezuelan-born Miami resident is also a seven-time Grammy-nominated producer. Having just concluded a…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.17.09

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

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En EspañolBMI 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; and Editora…


From News, posted 3.12.09

Gloria Estefan to be Named BMI Icon at 16th Annual Latin Awards Ceremony

Black-Tie Gala to be Held March 12 in Palm Beach Gloria Estefan will be honored as a BMI Icon Thursday, March 12 at the 16th annual Latin Awards. Staged at The Breakers Ponce De Leon Ballroom in Palm Beach, Florida, and hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Assistant Vice President, Latin Music, Delia Orjuela, the black-tie, invitation-only gala will also…


From News, posted 1.27.09

Festival Miami Celebrates 25 Years of Diverse Musical Offerings

The 25th Annual Festival Miami, presented by University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, opened South Florida’s art season October 9 and concluded November 3. BMI was represented at the festival, which comprises a four-week series that contains a blend of artistically and culturally diverse music and educational opportunities. Festival Miami offers 20-30 concerts each season, providing for people of all ages and income levels the chance to be enriched…


From News, posted 11.13.08

Miami Science Museum Partners with BMI for ‘Music Música’ Showcase October 22-25

BMI and the Miami Science Museum will present three musical events surrounding the opening of the museum’s newest exhibition, Music Música, October 22-25. Music Musica is a combination of two exhibits – “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” and “Music: Access All Areas” – that showcase music from cultural and scientific perspectives. As part of the exhibits, BMI has produced three unique concert events showcasing some of their diverse,…


From News, posted 10.16.08

‘Noche Bohemia’ Showcases Best of BMI Latin Singer/Songwriters

BMI New York presented its "Noche Bohemia" Latin showcase on March 6, with four of the best local Latin singer/songwriters performing acoustic sets. The show, held at famed world music club S.O.B.'s, featured Nico Tovar, Franco Sattamini, Oldenburg and CruzMonty.


From News, posted 3.12.06

Jon Secada Appointed to Presidential Education Commission

by Paul Zollo Latin pop sensation Jon Secada has been appointed to a Presidential Commission on Education Excellence for Hispanic Americans. “The President said that he would leave no student behind,” the BMI songwriter stated during an interview from his Miami home, “and he meant it. He is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities for all students in…


From News, posted 7.22.02

BMI Songwriter Carole King to Receive SHOF’s Johnny Mercer Award

The National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame, has announced that BMI songwriter Carole King will be this year's recipient of the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2002 Awards dinner, set for Thursday, June 13 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. Other inductees were announced previously and include BMI songwriter/artists Barry Manilow, Michael Jackson and


From News, posted 5.01.02

Gloria Estefan’s New ‘Hits’ Album is Twice as Nice

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This past February, Epic Records released Gloria Estefan's Greatest Hits, Volume 2. Though they can be lucrative affairs, such compilations are often viewed in secondary terms by artists who cherish the original albums that contained their most popular songs. But that isn't the case with Estefan. "As an artist, you dream about accumulating enough successful music to someday do just one greatest hits album, but to reach…


From MusicWorld, posted 4.30.01

BMI Honors Top Latin Songwriters and Publishers at 8th Annual Awards Ceremony

en Espa�ol press photos BMI presented its 8th Annual Latin Awards on Friday, April 20 with top honors going to “Morir De Amor,” songwriters Robert Dee Blades, Jos� de Jes�s Navarro and Kike Santander, and publisher Foreign Imported Productions and Publishing, Inc. The black-tie ceremony, hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston…


From News, posted 4.20.01

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