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A third-generation songwriter from an acclaimed musical family, Edgar Cortázar has lived a life devoted to creating, collaborating and sharing the power of music. The grandson of legendary Mexican songwriter Ernesto Cortázar and the son of renowned film composer/songwriter Ernesto Cortázar Ducker, the young Edgar Cortázar was introduced to the…
BMI Congratulates its 2016 Latin GRAMMY Nominees
BMI is very proud to congratulate our talented Latin songwriters who received Latin GRAMMY nominations today. Spanning several genres, this year’s class of esteemed nominees represents many facets of Latin music. Multiple nominations were received by Brazilian singer/songwriter Djavan, who garnered four nods, including both Record of the Year and…
BMI Supports Gloria Trevi’s New Album Release
BMI recently supported pop/rock singer and BMI songwriter Gloria Trevi at the GRAMMY Museum’s Clive Davis Theater in LA for an exclusive pre-screening, discussion and Q&A about her new album, El Amor, which will be released on August 21, 2015. The discussion was moderated by Leila Cobo, director of Latin…
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…
BMI Congratulates Latin GRAMMY Winners
BMI Latin songwriters, producers and composers were among the top winners at the 3rd annual Latin GRAMMY Awards held September 18 in Los Angeles. Producers Humberto Gatica and Kenny O'Brien, nominated for four and three Latin GRAMMYS respectively, took home two trophies each; one…
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…
Emilio Estefan Tops Latin Grammy Noms List
BMI songwriter/producer Emilio Estefan, Jr. topped the nomination list with six nods for this year's First Annual Latin Grammy Awards, which will take place on September 13, 2000 in Los Angeles. His nominations include two for Tropical Song of the Year - one for…