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Latin
With Third Spanish-language Album, Frankie J Grows Up
It’s been close to a decade since we heard Frankie J’s apologetic whispers on his solo breakout breakup single, “Don’t Wanna Try.” The track was later flipped into a Spanish version “Ya No Es Igual,” garnering notoriety for Frankie in multiple markets. It was a formula that he grew quite fond of, as his second Top 10 single, “Obsession (No Es Amor),” started as a Bachata…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.18.12
Eddie Palmieri Celebrates more than 50 Years of La Perfecta
He may be 75, but Eddie Palmieri remains many things: still touring, still a pianist of legendary force, still funny. 2011 marked the golden anniversary for Palmieri’s seminal conjunto, or combo, La Perfecta. Awards were accordingly sprinkled throughout the nine-time Grammy winner’s year: BMI presented him a Certificate of Appreciation, and the summer brought an honorary DVD commemorating the Bronx-born pianist and bandleader’s half-century of contributions…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.18.12
BMI Songwriters Win 70% of 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards
BMI’s elite Latin songwriting family won a commanding 70% of the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards, held Saturday, April 26 in Miami and broadcast live on Telemundo, which reports that a cumulative audience of 5.6 million viewers tuned in to watch the ceremony – the largest audience in the network’s 14-year history of airing the show. Veteran reggaeton master Don Omar and breakout urban bachata star…
From News, posted 5.01.12
10 Questions: Hector Saldana of the Krayolas
In 2007, the Krayolas—Hector Saldana’s long-defunct troop of Texas twangers—caught an unlikely second wind. That year, the band reissued a heap of their out-of-print recordings, which quickly garnered unexpected buzz on Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s “Kick Out the Jams!” with Dave Marsh and “Little Steven’s Underground Garage” and NPR’s “All Things Considered”; in Texas Monthly; at SXSW; and via rock critics Ben…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.30.12
BMI Talks Songwriting at “How I Wrote That Song” during Billboard Latin Music Conference
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BMI presented the anticipated annual installment of its popular “How I Wrote That Song” series at the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards in Miami on Wednesday, April 25 at the JW Marriott Marquis. The discussion featured insight into the art and business of songwriting from hit-makers Chino & Nacho, Horacio Palencia, Gocho and…
From News, posted 4.27.12
Carlos Santana Honored by BMI Board of Directors at NAB Convention
The BMI Board of Directors celebrated the incredible career of BMI legend Carlos Santana at its annual dinner, held Tuesday, April 17 during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas. The BMI Board presented a special citation to Santana, honoring his “gift of brilliant music that has thrilled audiences in millions of performances on radio, television, recordings, acclaimed film scores and extraordinary live…
From News, posted 4.18.12
BMI to Present Star-studded “How I Wrote That Song” Panel at 2012 Billboard Latin Conference
Chino & Nacho, Horacio Palencia, Gocho and Benny Camacho set to speak at the JW Marriott Marquis on April 25 in Miami, Florida BMI has confirmed Latin music giants Chino & Nacho, Horacio Palencia, Gocho and Benny Camacho as panelists for BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” panel on Wednesday, April 25 at the JW Marriott Marquis (255…
From News, posted 4.17.12
Top Latin Songwriters Honored at 19th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
Leading U.S. music rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) honored the songwriters and publishers of Latin music’s most-performed songs on U.S. radio and television at the 19th annual BMI Latin Music Awards tonight at the Encore Las Vegas. En Español International superstar Pitbull received the BMI President’s Award in recognition of his profound influence on the entire entertainment industry. As the 2012 recipient, Pitbull joins an elite list of…
From News, posted 3.31.12
BMI Live Now Available in Spanish
BMI Live — the important and groundbreaking program that enables performing songwriters to be compensated for their public performances of their songs in clubs across the country — now offers a Spanish version of the system participants use to enter performance data. To use BMI Live in Spanish, log into BMI Live, then select Español from the language drop down menu in the upper right corner. BMI Live…
From News, posted 3.20.12
SXSW Picks: Latin
Latin music is the fastest growing genre in the country, and that dynamic surge is visible in SXSW lineups that are more diverse than ever before. Bills showcasing traditional Latin styles as well as Latin rock, hip-hop, singer/songwriters, pop and more from all over the world will fill clubs in downtown Austin this week. Here are four BMI Latin SXSW performers not to be missed. WEDNESDAY, 3/14…
From News, posted 3.12.12
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