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Samuel Genao Wins peermusic Latin Scholarship 2010

Porfirio Piña, Director of the BMI Foundation's peermusic Latin Scholarship, has announced that Samuel Genao is the winner of the seventh annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for original Latin songs and instrumental compositions. Genao, a 22-year-old native of New York City and a student at The City College of New York, received a $5,000 scholarship for his song, “Amor Entre Acordes.” The award was presented onstage…
Juanes Receives President’s Award at 17th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards

Espinoza Paz Earns Songwriter of the Year Crown; "Te Presumo" Named Song of the Year; Editora Arpa Musical Earns Latin Publisher of the Year en español BMI held its 17th annual Latin Music Awards tonight at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Juanes received the BMI President’s Award; Espinoza Paz claimed his third consecutive Songwriter of the Year title; “Te Presumo” earned Song…
BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 7th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition

The BMI Foundation, Inc. has announced the opening of the 7th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. Established by music publisher Ralph Peer II and funded by peermusic, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre. According to Porfirio Piña, Director of the competition, the program is open to students…
Gloria Estefan Named Icon at 16th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards

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;…
6th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition Opens
The BMI Foundation, Inc. has announced the opening of the 6th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. Established by music publisher Ralph Peer II and generously funded by peermusic, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre. Famed Latin rock superstar Juanes is proud to stand behind a contest that supports and…
Gustavo Santaolalla Named Icon at 15th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
Songwriters of the Year Wisin & Yandel and Espinoza Paz Honored; ‘De Rodillas Te Pido’ Named Song of the Year; Editora Arpa Musical Earns Latin Publisher of the Year BMI held its 15th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, June 12 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. Esteemed composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla was named a BMI Icon;…
BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 5th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition
The BMI Foundation, Inc. has announced the opening of the 5th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. Established by music publisher Ralph Peer II and generously funded by peermusic, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre. Latin rock superstar, Juanes noted the contest's importance in supporting…
Daniel F. Díaz Wins peermusic Latin Scholarship

Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., has announced that Daniel F. Díaz is the winner of the 4th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for original Latin songs and instrumental compositions. Díaz, a 23-year-old native of Mexico and a student at Berklee College of Music, received a $5,000 scholarship for his song, "Todo Lo Que Necesito." The award will be presented onstage…
Juanes Lends Support to BMI Foundation’s peermusic Latin Scholarship
The BMI Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the 4th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. Established by music publisher Ralph Peer II and generously funded by peermusic, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre. Famed Latin rock superstar,…
Marco Godoy Repeats Win of BMI Foundation’s Peermusic Latin Scholarship
Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., has announced that Berklee College of Music student Marco A. Godoy is the winner of the third annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for original Latin songs and instrumental compositions. The 23-year-old Venezuelan songwriter, who also won the prestigious honor in 2004, reclaimed the title and took home $5,000 for…
