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Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Coral has been playing guitar and writing her own songs since age 14. She self-released her first album in the summer of 2001 and sold more than 3,000 copies throughout Argentina. In 2002, she relocated to South Beach and was exposed first-hand to America’s thriving…
Latin Grammy Nods Spotlight BMI Artists
CafĂ© Tacuba's Emmanuel Del Real leads the list of BMI songwriter/artists nominated for the 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards with five nods, it was announced recently at a press conference in Los Angeles. The ceremony, set for Sept. 1 at LA's Shrine Auditorium, will be broadcast live on…
Music Heals and Unifies America During Crisis
In times of crisis, anger, and grief, the American people seek the comforting and unifying power of music to ease the collective pain of the nation. The phenomenon was especially evident after the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania when songs of patriotism, hope…
BMI Gathers Songwriters for Red Cross Benefit Show
more BMI Songwriter Julie Gold, her humanitarian hit "From a Distance." BMI Songwriters join together for an encore. …
Songs of Love
BMI songwriter Itaal Shur (r), co-writer of the Grammy-winning Santana smash “Smooth,” recently volunteered his talents to Songs of Love, a non-profit organization that brings artists together to create original, personalized songs for children and teens with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Shur is seen here…
BMI Fetes Top Pop Songwriters and Publishers - photos
Shown at the dinner after EMI Music Publishing was named Publisher of the year are: BMI's Del Bryant; Evan Lamberg, Sr. VP Creative, East Coast, EMI Music Publishing; Robert Flax, Exec VP EMI Music Publishing Worldwide; Martin Bandier, Chairman/CEO, EMI Music Publishing; BMI's Frances W. Preston; Les…
Itaal Shur
Itaal Shur is hot. His song “Smooth,” recorded by Santana for the seven-million-selling comeback album Supernatural, rules the airwaves. Co-written (and sung) by Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20, “Smooth” earned the songwriter his first Grammy for Song of the Year. Shur’s father, a noted…
Santana Tops List of BMI’s Grammy 2000 Winners
The 42nd annual Grammy Awards fell under the spell of BMI songwriter Carlos Santana, who collected a record-tying eight trophies for his album Supernatural. Enjoying a career-highlight night, the 30-year music veteran was honored for Record of the Year and Pop…
Santana Back On Top
With his recent sweep of the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, pioneering latin-rock guitarist Carlos Santana officially capped the most messianic rebirth in pop music history. Santana’s acclaimed Arista Records album, “Supernatural” - which features cameo performances by Eric Clapton, Everlast, Matchbox 20’s Rob Thomas, Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews, Eagle Eye…