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… Read more...
BMI recently hosted eight singer/songwriters for the inaugural edition of BMI’s Guitar Workshop in the New York office. This series is designed to aid Latin artists in learning the basics of guitar-playing and allow them to sharpen their skills and knowledge of rhythm, harmonies, melodies and lyrics. Master guitarists Mario… Read more...
BMI kicked off the new year with the second annual Sabores Latinos showcase at the Rockwood Music Hall on January 3 in New York. The Caribbean-influenced band Strings N Skins opened the evening with their dynamic and explosive blend of violin riffs and djembe beats. They were followed by the… Read more...
Early on, A.B. Quintanilla figured out what he wanted to do with his life. It wasn’t to be in the spotlight, but to help one special woman under it shine – his sister. His focus was on writing and producing music for his sibling Selena, the Latin pop sensation. Penning… Read more...
Desde muy joven, A.B. Quintanilla se dio cuenta de lo que quería hacer en su vida. No deseaba ser el centro de la atención, sino ayudar a brillar a una mujer muy especial que ya atraía todas las miradas: su hermana. De ese modo, se enfocó en componer y producir… Read more...
BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” panel during Billboard Latin Music Conference week included a stellar lineup of Kike Santander, Arthur Hanlon, Rio Roma, Wise The Gold Pen and Luis Carlos Monroy. Held on April 24, 2013 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami and moderated by Delia Orjuela, BMI… Read more...
BMI’s elite Latin songwriting family won a commanding 70% of the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards, held Saturday, April 26 in Miami and broadcast live on Telemundo, which reports that a cumulative audience of 5.6 million viewers tuned in to watch the ceremony – the largest audience in the network’s… Read more...
Kike Santander, Horacio Palencia, Espinoza Paz, & Universal Music Publishing Group Among Honorees en español BMI honored Latin music’s creators during the 18th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards, held tonight at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Master songwriter, producer, and musician Kike Santander received the BMI President’s… Read more...
Event Honoring 2010’s Top Latin Songwriters to be Held March 10 in Las Vegas en español Kike Santander will receive the BMI President’s Award at the 18th annual BMI Latin Awards slated for March 10, 2011 at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Hosted by BMI President… Read more...
Black-Tie Gala to be Held June 12 in Los Angeles En Español Grammy and Oscar award-winning composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla will become an Icon Thursday, June 12, at BMI’s 15th annual Latin Awards. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles and hosted by BMI President & CEO… Read more...
Captured at 2011 BMI Latin Awards
