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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 Writers Win Big at 2005 Latin Grammys
BMI Latin songwriters, artists and producers were once again at the top of the winner's list for the 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, taking home nearly 60% of the night's big awards. Almost 30% of the winners were represented by foreign societies -- such as Spain's SGAE and…
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…
Brenda Russell Singing in the
A lifetime spent soaking in music from a multitude of cultures has led singer/songwriter Brenda Russell to a new label, Hidden Beach Recordings, and the release of her latest album, Paris Rain. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Russell heard the rounded harmonies of street choirs through the window, Latin…
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…