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Shakira Shakes Up the Contemporary Music Scene
Shakira is not just an international superstar and the most successful female Latin crossover act ever. She has also become a genuine cultural force. After all, how many musical artists have Nobel Prize winners weighing in with praise for them? “Shakira’s music has a personal stamp that doesn’t look like anyone else’s and no one can sing or dance like her, at whatever age, with such an…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.23.06
Merengue Superstar Juan Luis Guerra To Be Honored as BMI Icon at 13th Annual Latin Awards
en español Multiple Grammy Award-winning merengue artist Juan Luis Guerra will be honored as a BMI Icon at the music copyright organization's 13th annual Latin Awards. The ceremony, which honors the songwriters and publishers of the most played BMI Latin songs on U.S. radio and television from the past year, will be held April 7 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York,…
From News, posted 1.18.06
BMI to Bring 13th Annual Latin Awards to New York City in 2006
BMI has announced that it is bringing its 13th annual Latin Awards to New York City on Friday, April 7, 2006. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner and ceremony will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. It will be the first time the awards dinner will be held in that city. The BMI Latin Awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most played Latin songs on U.S. radio and…
From News, posted 12.15.05
BMI Songwriters and Publishers Win Big at 12th Annual Latin Awards in Las Vegas
Ceremony Highlighted by Special Tribute to BMI Icon Carlos Santana Performing rights organization BMI presented its 12th Annual Latin Awards last night (4/21) with top honors going to Emilio Estefan and Est�fano as Songwriters of the Year, "Fotograf�a" by Juanes as Song of the Year, and SER-CA Publishing, Inc. as Publisher of the Year. The black-tie ceremony, hosted by BMI President & CEO
From News, posted 4.21.05
Latin Grammy Nods Spotlight BMI Artists
Caf� Tacuba's Emmanuel Del Real leads the list of BMI songwriter/artists nominated for the 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards with five nods, it was announced recently at a press conference in Los Angeles. The ceremony, set for Sept. 1 at LA's Shrine Auditorium, will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-10pm ET/PT and hosted by George Lopez.
From News, posted 7.21.04
Estéfano Holds on to Songwriter Crown at 11th Annual BMI Latin Awards in Puerto Rico
'Perdóname Mi Amor' Tops Song List; World Deep Music Named Publisher of the Year En Español BMI presented its 11th Annual Latin Awards on March 16 with top honors going to songwriter/producer Estéfano, his publishing company World Deep Music Publishing Corporation and the Conjunto Primavera hit "Perdóname Mi Amor" written by Ramón González Mora. The black-tie ceremony, hosted by BMI…
From News, posted 3.15.04
BMI to Celebrate 11th Annual Latin Awards in Puerto Rico
BMI has announced that the music performing rights organization's 11th annual Latin Awards will be held March 16, 2004 at the Ritz Carlton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most played Latin songs on U.S. radio and television from the company's Latin repertoire for a one year period. The Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Publisher of the…
From News, posted 11.19.03
Songwriters Hall of Fame Offering Discount for BMI Affiliates
The National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame is offering BMI affiliates a discount of 15% off the standard one-year membership fee of $50. BMI has played a vital role in the development and growth of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the list of songwriting greats honored by the organization includes such notable BMI songwriters and composers as
From News, posted 3.17.03
BMI Presents Latin Lingo III Showcase: Diony, Sano-In & Miah to Perform
Performing rights organization BMI will present its “Latin Lingo III” showcase on Thursday, February 20 at Club Groove, (125 McDougal Street at the corner of West 3rd) in NYC. Showtime is 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and admission is FREE. Started by BMI’s Jessie Lema, Associate Director of Latin Music, the series features up-and-coming BMI Latin songwriters from the U.S., Puerto Rico and South America. Opening in the 7…
From News, posted 2.05.03
Producer Humberto Gatica Tops BMI’s Latin Grammy Noms List
BMI songwriter/producer Humberto Gatica leads the list of BMI-affiliated stars nominated for Latin Grammy's with four nods, it was announced on July 24 at a celebrity-filled press conference held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. He will compete against himself in the Record of the Year category as producer and engineer/mixer on two songs: La Ley's "Mentira" and Alejandro…
From News, posted 7.29.02
Emilio Estefan
BMI President and CEO Frances Preston presents BMI songwriter/producer Emilio Estefan with the 2002 Hope and Harmony Award from the Diabetes Research Institute at a fundraiser at the Billboard Live club in Miami Beach. Preston cited Estefan as "...one of South Florida's most notable humanitarians and philanthropists." The event inaugurated…
From News, posted 5.24.02
BMI Writers Soar at Doves
Many of BMI's top Gospel music creators claimed trophies at the 33rd Annual Dove Awards in Nashville (4/25). With his first solo project as Toby Mac, dc Talk member Toby McKeehan scored in three categories, collecting six Doves total: Producer of the Year, Best Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Recorded Song ("Somebody's Watching Me" -- artist, writer, producer), and Best Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Album (Momentum -- artist,…
From News, posted 5.05.02
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
Multi-Cultural Influences Help Shakira Shake Up the Pop World
If a team of scientists were commissioned to build the perfect pop star, chances are the result would bear a striking resemblance to Colombian singing sensation Shakira. A bona fide pop wunderkind, Shakira is what you get when you combine beauty, talent, sensuality and intellect. Though English-speaking U.S. fans have only recently become aware of the singer, 24-year-old Shakira is actually a Latina legend who signed…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.26.02
BMI Sets Date for 9th Annual Latin Music Awards
BMI today announced that the 9th Annual Latin Music Awards will be held May 8 at the Diplomat Hotel & Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The black tie, invitation-only awards ceremony will coincide with the Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards 2002 taking place at the nearby Eden Roc Resort from May 7-9. The BMI Latin Music Awards recognize the songwriters and publishers…
From News, posted 2.14.02
Music Heals and Unifies America During Crisis
In times of crisis, anger, and grief, the American people seek the comforting and unifying power of music to ease the collective pain of the nation. The phenomenon was especially evident after the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania when songs of patriotism, hope and platonic love surged in popularity for radio and television broadcasts and public gatherings. "Music is a means of communication…
From News, posted 9.26.01
Roberto Blades
Once upon a time, Panamanian songwriter Roberto Blades wanted to be an Air Force pilot. But as fate would have it, he opted to go into music and, in some ways, is still flying high. "When I was in high school I was going to sign with the U.S. Air Force," he explains. "And I then saw the higher ranked guy yell at the lesser ranked…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.11.01
BMI Heads Class of 2001 Song Hall Inductees
BMI songwriters, artists and publishers once again lead the class of inductees into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame (SHOF), announced March 19 by The National Academy of Popular Music (NAPM). Congratulations to BMI family members Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton (PRS), publisher Ralph Peer (Abe Olman Publisher…
From News, posted 6.12.01
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
La Octava Celebraci�n de Los Premios Latinos de BMI
press photos BMI, la organizaci�n de derechos de ejecuci�n, present� anoche la octava entrega anual de los Premios Latinos galardonando la canci�n "Morir De Amor", escrita por Ram�n Gonz�lez Mora, a los compositores Robert Dee Blades, Jos� de Jes�s Navarro y Kike Santander y a la editora Foreign Imported Productions and Publishing, Inc. La…
From News, posted 4.20.01
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