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BMI is once again exceptionally proud of its many songwriters and producers nominated for premier industry accolades at the upcoming 2021 Latin GRAMMY Awards. These innovative music creators are continuing the lead the way with their chart-topping work across the wide spectrum of Latin music. Among the names nominated for…
BMI Congratulates its 2017 Latin GRAMMY Winners
BMI is exceptionally proud of its Latin affiliates whose work shined last night at the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Building on its immense popularity, “Despacito,” Luis Fonsi’s powerhouse single, made the biggest noise of the evening, earning Fonsi awards for Record…
BMI and Rebeleon Entertainment Bring 7th Annual Los Producers Charity Event to Las Vegas
BMI and Rebeleon Entertainment presented its 7th annual Los Producers live music gala on Wednesday, November 15, featuring performances from this year’s Latin GRAMMY-Award nominees and Latin music trendsetters. Held at the Hard Rock Café on fabled Las Vegas Boulevard, this event had the Latin music industry at large joining…
BMI Congratulates its 2017 Latin GRAMMY Nominations
It’s been another amazing year for BMI’s Latin songwriters, whose successes were amply represented in the nominations for this year’s Latin GRAMMY Awards. After shattering expectations, setting records and cementing itself as one of the most successful singles of all time, Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” earned four coveted Latin GRAMMY nods,…
BMI Writers Emilio Estefan and Alvaro Torres Honored at 2015 Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
BMI was proudly on hand at the third annual 2015 Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame - La Musa Awards in support of iconic honorees Emilio Estefan and Alvaro Torres. The gala, which was held on October 15, at the Fillmore Theater in Miami, celebrated an array of Latin music genres…
Gloria Estefan and BMI Writers Shine at the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
It was an evening lit from within: the stellar accomplishments of several BMI singer-songwriters were feted at the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (LSHOF) awards show on Saturday, October 18, at the Ritz Carlton South Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. The brightest star was Gloria Estefan, whose musical career…
Gloria Estefan to be Inducted Into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
Multitalented singer-songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and BMI Icon Gloria Estefan will be inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (LSHOF) on Saturday, October 18, at the Ritz Carlton South Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Born in Havana, Cuba, Estefan’s career began with the Miami Sound Machine in the mid…
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month With BMI
September 15 marks the beginning of a month-long recognition of the rich history and important contributions Latinos have made to American society and culture. What started as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 grew into a month-long observation in the late ’80s. “Nurtured by their rich…
BMI Members Honored at Inaugural Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Gala
The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Gala took place on Tuesday night at the New World Center in Miami Beach during the Billboard Latin Music Conference. The Miami-based, non-profit Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame was founded in October 2012 under the auspices of the Songwriters Hall of Fame…
Archie Peña Rides the Pulse of the Global Groove
Songwriter, master percussionist, producer and musical ambassador: Archie Peña is a whirlwind of kinetic creativity. A two-time BMI Award-winning songwriter and the co-writer of hits including “Hips Don’t Lie,” (Shakira); “Se Me Olvido Tu Nombre” (Shalim); “Te Quise Tanto” (Paulina Rubio); “No, No, No” (Thalia and Aventura), the Venezuelan-born Miami…