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Recent Julieta Venegas Updates

BMI Artists Poised for Big Night at 2008 Latin Grammys

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BMI artist/songwriters captured a slew of the 2008 Latin Grammy nominations, announced recently in Los Angeles. The fastest-growing format in the country, Latin music continues to commandeer the mainstream spotlight, thanks to both established favorites and promising new voices. With six nominations, Café Tacvba garnered the most nods, boasting a Best Alternative Album nod for Sino, Record of the Year and Best Alternative Song taps for “Volver…

From News, posted 9.18.08

Belanova: Synthesized and Sensational

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The trio Belanova has been touring north of the border this summer, importing their sprightly synth pop stage show extravaganza — titled “Fantasia Pop USA Tour” — to a host of cities from New York to Los Angeles and select points between. As fans of the band will enthusiastically testify, Belanova’s bouncy dance rhythms and feel-good lyrics are the perfect combination for sunny weather and celebratory vibes.…

From MusicWorld, posted 7.17.08

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;…

From News, posted 6.12.08

Ceci Bastida

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Unsigned Indie Artist Ceci Bastida was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. At the age of 15, she joined Tijuana NO as a lead vocalist, keyboardist and songwriter and became one of the first women to rise in the ranks of Latin rock. One of Mexico’s most important ska-punk bands of the 1990s, Tijuana NO performed together for 12 years and recorded three albums for BMG: NO,…

From MusicWorld, posted 9.05.07

Chili Peppers Lead BMI’s Red Hot Grammy Nominees

The Red Hot Chili Peppers continue their red hot streak, picking up an impressive six nominations for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Nominations were announced Dec. 7 at a press conference held at the Music Box @ Fonda in Hollywood; Grammys will be handed out Feb. 11, 2007, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS from 8-11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). …

From News, posted 12.07.06

Latin Grammys Love Shakira, Calle 13

Just like Wyclef Jean chants in her massive hit "Hips Don't Lie," New York's Madison Square Garden echoed with cries of "Shakira, Shakira" last night (11/2) as the Colombian singer added four Latin Grammys to her already full trophy shelf. Taking home some of the night's biggest awards -- Record and Song of the Year for "La Tortura," and Album of the Year and Best Female Pop…

From News, posted 11.02.06

Shakira Leads BMI’s 2006 Latin Grammy Nominees

BMI songwriter/artist Shakira leads the list of BMI nominees for the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced recently from Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden where the ceremony will take place on Nov. 2. This is the first time the Latin Grammys will be held in New York City.

From News, posted 10.04.06

BMI Again Posts Record Revenues; $779 Million Is Highest In Industry

BMI this week posted revenues (excluding Landmark Digital Services, LLC) of more than $779 million for its fiscal year 2005-2006, which ended June 30. The figure represents an increase of 7 percent over the previous year, it was announced by Del Bryant, President & CEO of BMI. The revenues resulted in royalties for distribution to BMI-affiliated songwriters, composers and publishers of $676 million, an increase of 8.2…

From News, posted 8.27.06

Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes Top 13th Annual BMI Latin Awards

'Miedo' Named Song of the Year; Two in a Row for SER-CA Publishing en español BMI, the leading U.S. performing right organization, staged the 13th edition of its Latin Music Awards on Friday, April 7, with top honors reserved for merengue superstar Juan Luis Guerra, Colombian rocker Juanes, Big Brother theme song "Miedo," and Mexican music publisher SER-CA Publishing, Inc. Held for the first time in…

From News, posted 4.06.06

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