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BMI is very proud to congratulate our talented Latin songwriters who received Latin GRAMMY nominations today. Spanning several genres, this year’s class of esteemed nominees represents many facets of Latin music. Multiple nominations were received by Brazilian singer/songwriter Djavan, who garnered four nods, including both Record of the Year and…
Latin GRAMMY Winner Sergio George on Success, Loyalty and the Rebirth of Salsa
Once upon a time, salsa reigned supreme. Great singers from Cuba, Venezuela, Panama, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Dominican Republic introduced this vibrant genre to the world and we collectively moved to the clave, connecting with its universal message. As legendary BMI-affiliated salsa producer Sergio George puts it, “Not only was…
Sergio George nos Habla Sobre el Éxito, la Lealtad y el Renacimiento de la Salsa
Erase una vez, la salsa reinaba. Los grandes cantantes de Cuba, Venezuela, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Colombia y República Dominicana le regalaron este vibrante género al mundo y nosotros, movidos por la clave, nos conectamos con su mensaje universal. En las palabras del gran productor Sergio George: “La salsa no sólo…
Charlie Zaa Performs at Wiltern Theater
Multi-platinum recording artist and BMI award-winning songwriter Charlie Zaa performed recently in Los Angeles at the Wiltern Theater. The Colombian-born Latin pop singer, one of his country's best-selling artists, got his start in tropical acts such as Grupo Niche and has gone on to a very successful solo career. He…
BMI Presents Latin Lingo III Showcase: Diony, Sano-In & Miah to Perform
Performing rights organization BMI will present its “Latin Lingo III” showcase on Thursday, February 20 at Club Groove, (125 McDougal Street at the corner of West 3rd) in NYC. Showtime is 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and admission is FREE. Started by BMI’s Jessie Lema, Associate Director of Latin Music,…
Producer Humberto Gatica Tops BMI’s Latin Grammy Noms List
BMI songwriter/producer Humberto Gatica leads the list of BMI-affiliated stars nominated for Latin Grammy's with four nods, it was announced on July 24 at a celebrity-filled press conference held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. He will compete against himself in the…
Stars Coming Out for BMI Latin Awards
BMI will present its prestigious Latin Awards to the songwriters and publishers of the 50 most performed Latin songs on U.S. radio and television in the company’s repertoire of approximately 4.5 million compositions. The black-tie ceremony…
BMI Honors Top Latin Songwriters and Publishers at 8th Annual Awards Ceremony
en Español press photos BMI presented its 8th Annual Latin Awards on Friday, April 20 with top honors going to “Morir De Amor,” songwriters Robert Dee Blades, José De Jesús Navarro and Kike Santander, and publisher Foreign Imported Productions and Publishing, Inc. The black-tie ceremony,…
La Octava Celebraci�n de Los Premios Latinos de BMI
press photos BMI, la organizaci�n de derechos de ejecuci�n, present� anoche la octava entrega anual de los Premios Latinos galardonando la canci�n "Morir De Amor", escrita por Ram�n Gonz�lez Mora, a los compositores Robert Dee Blades, Jos�…
Top Latin Stars to be Honored at 8th Annual BMI Latin Awards
BMI will present its 8th Annual Latin Awards tonight (April 20) at a black-tie ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, honoring top writers and publishers of the most performed Latin songs on US radio and television. The 400-person gala dinner will be hosted by BMI President and…