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Recent Thalia Updates

Hank Cochran Inducted to Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame

Legendary BMI songwriter Hank Cochran was inducted to the Mississippi during ceremonies at the Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson on August 9. Hank joked with the exuberant crowd before serenading them with a medley of some of his best-known compositions: "I Fall To Pieces," "Make The World Go Away," "Little Bitty Tear," "Funny Way Of Laughing" and "Don't You Ever Get Tired of Hurting…

From News, posted 8.19.03

Latin Grammy Nominees Announced

BMI songwriter/artist Juanes and producer Gustavo Santaolalla captured five nominations each for the 4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced July 22 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami. The Colombian Latin rock singer earned nominations for Record and Song of the Year for "Es Por Ti," Album of the Year and Best Rock Solo Album for Un Dia Normal, and Best Rock…

From News, posted 7.29.03

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

The Twiins

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When the Valenzuela twins, Omar and Adolpo, were only 14, they represented Mexico in an international cultural exchange, performing mariachi and merengue music for audiences from Europe to Africa. When they broke into banda, however, Adolpo recalls, "Everyone started to dance - I could feel the people." Now 26, the duo - Los Angeles residents for the past 10 years - is creating a soundtrack for both sides…

From MusicWorld, posted 9.11.02

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

Stars Coming Out for BMI Latin Awards

BMI will present its prestigious Latin Awards to the songwriters and publishers of the 50 most performed Latin songs on U.S. radio and television in the company’s repertoire of approximately 4.5 million compositions. The black-tie ceremony is slated for May 8 at the Diplomat Hotel & Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Highlights of the gala event will…

From News, posted 4.30.02

BMI’s Juanes Leads Latin Grammy Noms List

BMI songwriter Juanes leads the list of nominees with a record seven nods for the 2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced July 17 at a star-studded press conference in Miami. The Colombian Latin rock sensation's seven nominations include Album Of The Year, Best New Artist and Best Rock Solo Album for Fijate Bien. The album's title song earned nominations in the…

From News, posted 7.26.01

Thalia

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Called the "Latin Soap Opera Queen of the '90s," Thalia has had strong artistic inclinations in both the music and acting worlds ever since she was a little girl. When she was only nine, she was part of the musical group Din-Din, with whom she played in musical festivals and recorded her first four albums. In 1986, she joined the group, Timbiriche, and with them, she…

From MusicWorld, posted 6.30.00

BMI Latin Awards: 1999

For the most performed Latin songs in the BMI repertoire for the period beginning September, 1, 1998 and ending June, 30, 1999 Acabo De Enterarme Martín Ruíz Mar Y Sol Music Publishing Dinastía Norteña Fonovisa Amiga Mía Alejandro Sanz (SGAE) Ego Musical SA (SGAE) EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc. Alejandro Sanz Wea Latina

From News, posted 1.01.99

BMI Latin Awards: 1998

For the most performed Latin songs in the BMI repertoire for the period beginning September, 1, 1998 and ending June, 30, 1999 Acabo De Enterarme Martín Ruíz Mar Y Sol Music Publishing Dinastía Norteña Fonovisa Amiga Mía Alejandro Sanz (SGAE) Ego Musical SA (SGAE) EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc. Alejandro Sanz Wea Latina …

From News, posted 1.01.98

BMI Latin Awards: 1998

For the most performed Latin songs in the BMI repertoire for the period beginning September, 1, 1998 and ending June, 30, 1999 Acabo De Enterarme Martín Ruíz Mar Y Sol Music Publishing Dinastía Norteña Fonovisa Amiga Mía Alejandro Sanz (SGAE) Ego Musical SA (SGAE) EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc. Alejandro Sanz Wea Latina

From News, posted 1.01.98

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