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BMI presented a musical journey through Latin-tinged hip-hop, rock, cumbia, electronica and reggae during the 7-day Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival September 12-19. The BMI stage, located in the center of the Egyptian Theatre Courtyard's Festival Plaza, offered a stunning lineup of live music from an assortment of Latin-flavored…
Latin Urban Showcase Explores the ‘Other Side of Hip-Hop’
The fusion of Latin and urban elements in hip-hop has led to the creation of a genre that continues to mark the Latino presence in the realm of music. In tribute to the growth of this genre, BMI presented "Al Otro Lado del Hip-Hop: A Celebration of Urban and Latin…
BMI and Mun2 Celebrate ‘El Otro Lado del Hip-Hop II’
BMI and Mun2 celebrated urban Latino music with "El Otro Lado del Hip-Hop II," held recently at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood. The "LUrban" (Latin urban) music showcase brought together the talents of Latin hip-hop act La Sinfonia, LUrban singer/rapper Rigo Luna, regional hip-hop group Mexiclan and bilingual…
‘El Otro Lado Del Hip-Hop II’ Showcase Set for June 22 in L.A.
BMI Los Angeles and Mun2, the bilingual, multiplatform youth entertainment cable network, will present "El Otro Lado del Hip-Hop II" on Thursday, June 22 at the Knitting Factory (7021 Hollywood Blvd.). The showcase will feature urban Latin artists Rigo Luna, La Sinfonia, the Reyes Brothers, Eddie G (the Mex Threat)…
BMI to Present Diverse Array of Music at SXSW
BMI will once again present three music showcases during the upcoming SXSW Music and Media Conference being held March 16-20 in Austin, Texas. Admittance to the BMI shows on March 16, 17 and 18 will be by SXSW badges and wristbands only, with a limited amount…
Latin Hip-Hop Group La Sinfonia Performs at Prism Awards
BMI Latin hip-hop group, La Sinfonia, were on hand to perform at the 9th Annual Multicultural Prism Awards hosted by Minorities in Business Magazine. The Sony Discos band performed their touching song, "Abrazame Muy Fuerte," about a child's love for his mother.