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Keb’ Mo’ has had a busy year and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. In June, he released his fourteenth studio album, Oklahoma, featuring contributions from Taj Mahal, Robert Randolph, Rosanne Cash (who joined him on lead single “Put a Woman in Charge”), and his wife, Robbie Brooks Moore.…
Writing and Placing Christmas and Holiday Songs
Imagine receiving airplay and earning income from a song year after year and having that same song be recorded by multiple artists over a span of decades. That is what can happen with a holiday-themed song. For many songwriters and music publishers, landing a holiday recording that becomes the next…
BMI Remembers Jazz Pioneer Joe Sample
Broadcast Music, Inc. mourns the passing of renowned jazz musician, Joe Sample, who died in his hometown of Houston, Texas, on September 12, 2014, at the age of 75. Sample was a composer and keyboard player who collaborated with numerous artists, bridging genres and traditions as his compositions incorporated jazz,…
BMI Songwriter Bobby V Releases New Music
He’s back! Smooth crooner Bobby V has gifted his fans with an early Christmas present in the form of his new six-song EP, Peach Moon. Backed by a full band and showcasing Bobby’s love for the piano, the project offers up the vibes of a Motown-inspired jam session…
Recording Academy Honors Bruce Lundvall
Legendary music industry executive Bruce Lundvall was honored at a reception hosted by the New York chapter of the Recording Academy on June 20 at the Jazz Standard in New York City. Lundvall was hailed as someone who “in his long career … rose above label, above…