Recent Latin Music News
BMI se enorgullece de felicitar a sus miembros que se encuentran nominados a recibir el Premio Lo Nuestro durante la prestigiosa ceremonia de entrega de premios en español de la cadena Univisión, que rinde homenaje a lo mejor de la música latina. J Balvin encabeza la lista de artistas con…
BMI’s Latin Songwriters Receive Multiple Nominations for the 2021 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards
BMI is proud to congratulate its many affiliates currently nominated for recognition by Premios Lo Nuestro, Univision’s prestigious, Spanish-language awards ceremony that honors the very best of Latin music. Leading the pack of multiple-nominees, J Balvin is up for an astonishing 14 awards, including Artist of The Year, Album of…
BMI Congratulates 2020 Latin Grammy Winners
BMI is hugely proud of its many songwriters who were celebrated at last night’s Latin GRAMMY Awards. Because of safety concerns, the annual event was produced out of multiple locations, but still featured some unforgettable performances, as well as several poignant moments with artists whose music made a lasting impact…
BMI and HD Radio Present Frankie J at Hispanic Radio Conference
BMI partnered with Xperi, parent of HD Radio, in sponsoring a performance by GRAMMY-nominated BMI songwriter Frankie J at this year’s Radio Ink Hispanic Conference, held recently (10/22) as a virtual event. The Mexican-American singer songwriter talked about the impact commercial radio has had on his career while performing some…
“How I Wrote That Song®” de BMI Pasa al Plano Digital para el 30.mo Aniversario de la Semana de la Música Latina de Billboard
BMI tuvo el gusto de volver a presentar su característica serie de paneles, How I Wrote That Song®, como parte del 30.mo aniversario de la Semana de la Música Latina de Billboard. Para cumplir con las restricciones de salud debido a la pandemia, el evento se realizó en internet por…
BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song®” Goes Virtual for 30th Anniversary of Billboard’s Latin Music Week
BMI was thrilled to once again present its signature panel series, How I Wrote That Song®, as part of the 30th anniversary of Billboard’s Latin Music Week. In observance of health restrictions due to the pandemic, the event was held virtually for the first time, although the discussions were no…
BMI Congratulates its 2020 Billboard Latin Music Award Winners
BMI is once again proudly celebrating its affiliates who took home major wins at Billboard’s Latin Music Awards last night in Miami. Delayed from its normal time in April by the pandemic, the ceremony was held at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla. and featured some rousing performances by names…
Keep It In The Family: Singer/Songwriter Edgar Cortázar on Love, Language & Legacy
A third-generation songwriter from an acclaimed musical family, Edgar Cortázar has lived a life devoted to creating, collaborating and sharing the power of music. The grandson of legendary Mexican songwriter Ernesto Cortázar and the son of renowned film composer/songwriter Ernesto Cortázar Ducker, the young Edgar Cortázar was introduced to the…
BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song®” Heads to Billboard’s Latin Music Week
BMI is pleased to present its signature panel “How I Wrote That Song®” in its first virtual form during the 30th anniversary of Billboard’s Latin Music Week on October 23, 2020. This year’s panelists will include three-time Latin GRAMMY award-winning producer Tainy, who has dominated Billboard’s Latin Producers chart with…
BMI Congratulates its 2020 Latin GRAMMY Award Nominees
BMI is once again very proud of its songwriters who made a strong showing as nominees of the 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. In a period marked by hardship, BMI’s groundbreaking Latin songwriters have continued to push the envelope and create innovative and impactful songs in all styles of Latin…