It’s no accident that Ozomatli, the veteran genre-blending Los Angeles band, is releasing their new album today. In keeping with the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, Non-Stop Mexico to Jamaica is a loving tribute to the band’s Mexican heritage and the rich diversity of Latin music and culture with an… Read more...
BMI executives Delia Orjuela and Krystina DeLuna were in attendance at Ozomatli’s private record release event on July 20, which was held at EastWest Studios in Hollywood, CA. To celebrate their new release, Non-Stop, Ozomatli provided a high-energy performance of music from the 14-track album. Produced by hitmakers Sly &… Read more...
Having scored nearly 50 feature films, numerous network television series, many of the world’s biggest interactive titles, and spending weeks on the Billboard charts, BMI composer Christopher Lennertz is fast becoming one of the industry’s hottest composers. Add to this his new score for ABC’s Agent Carter, which stars Hayley… Read more...
illScarlett is a pop-infused reggae-rock band from Toronto. After being invited to open for a few dates on the Blink 182 Reunion Tour last summer in Canada, illScarlett hit the road in November/December, crisscrossing the U.S., while they have also toured throughout Germany, Austria, UK, and Japan. 1UP!, the follow-up… Read more...
Performers Include La Santa Cecilia, Cesar Brizuela, Hermanos Herrera, Oliver Ochoa, Santos Diablito and Larry Hernandez BMI will present its annual Noche Mexicana music showcase on October 7 at the Rumba Room in Universal City, California. Kicking off the 2009 Billboard Regional Mexican Music Summit, the event will feature a… Read more...
Salvador Santana, son of legendary Grammy winner and BMI Icon Carlos Santana, paid a visit to BMI’s Los Angeles office to talk about his forthcoming album, SSB. The album, scheduled to drop in February, features collaborators including his father and Asdru of Ozomatli. Santana is expected to tour in support… Read more...
BMI, Gibson Guitar and Billboard magazine will present a Latin music-focused “Industry Insider” panel series on Wednesday, October 17. Focusing on Latin music, the “Producers Roundtable” will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gibson Guitars Showroom in Beverly Hills. The showroom is located at 9350 Civic Center… Read more...
You are what you eat. Monte Negro, a bilingual Los Angeles based rock band, has devoured enough music genres over the years to do justice to the bilingual and bicultural musicians that constitute the group. Digesting healthy portions of Jane’s Addiction, The Cure, The Clash, and the… Read more...
West 8 Five is an energetic young band that was formed in New York City. Their music is a soulful blend of catchy pop/rock and Latin rhythms. “It’s like a night out for margaritas and tequila shots with Maroon 5 and Jack Johnson!” The band’s Spanish/English fusion creates a uniquely… Read more...
It might be confusing tracking the mighty Los Kumbia Kings/Kumbia All-Starz franchise without a scorecard, but suffice to say that by fusing traditional Mexican music with the urban styles of hip-hop, funk, r&b and reggae, both groups have handily redefined the parameters of modern Latin music. The songs are key… Read more...
