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BMI is very proud that six of its prominent Latin music affiliates have earned prestigious nominations for induction into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame for 2019. Among this year’s class of nominees are Puerto Rican singer/songwriter/rapper and multiple BMI Award-winner Ivy Queen, Nuyorican singer/songwriter and salsa musician Willie Colón, Venezuelan… Read more...
On October 17, BMI hosted its How I Wrote That Song® panel featuring hit songwriters and producers Yasmil Marrufo, Mario Cáceres, Servando Primera, Haze, and Patrick Ingunza at Hoy Como Ayer in Miami, on the eve of the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame induction gala. The private event kicked off with… Read more...
BMI affiliates made another strong showing in the nominations for the 2018 Latin GRAMMY Awards, which were announced Thursday. In keeping with their continued ascent, a multitude of BMI’s Latin songwriters received multiple nominations to collect coveted GRAMMY gold for their groundbreaking work this year. Among this impressive list of music… Read more...
Award-winning BMI composer Carlos Rafael Rivera has a lot to show for his hard work. Between writing critically acclaimed scores for Universal Pictures’ A Walk Among the Tombstones and the highly anticipated new Netflix mini-series Godless, as well as his devout dedication to spreading his love of music to the students… Read more...
BMI is exceptionally proud of its Latin affiliates honored last week at the 2017 La Musa Awards at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, FL. Hosted by actor Jaime Camil, the fifth annual ceremony celebrated the induction of songwriters Martin Urieta (SACM) and Camilo Sesto (SGAE), whose music BMI licenses… Read more...
BMI proudly shined a spotlight on five extremely talented Latin performers last night at Hoy Como Ayer, including GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY singer/songwriter Jorge Villamizar, Latin GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Ale Alberti, dynamic Latin GRAMMY nominated songwriting/production duo COASTCITY, Latin pop/rock singer/songwriter Alicastro and songstress Sarah Lenore. Each performer delivered a truly phenomenal… Read more...
BMI has broken revenue records for the third consecutive year, generating $1.130 billion to end its 2017 fiscal year. The company also distributed and administered $1.023 billion to its songwriters, composers and publishers, representing a 10% increase over last year and a new milestone for the organization. These results mark the… Read more...
BMI proudly honored the top 25 songs played on Christian radio during the past year at the 2017 BMI Christian Awards, held tonight at BMI’s Nashville offices on Music Row. The annual event celebrates the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most performed Christian rock, contemporary Christian, inspirational, southern and… Read more...
BMI’s Vice President of Legal Affairs, Joe DiMona, recently represented BMI on a panel discussion on music licensing during “An International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television and Sports,” presented by the University of Miami School of Law and the American Bar Association. Read more...
BMI congratulates its esteemed songwriters who were celebrated and inducted during the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 4th Annual 2016 La Musa Awards. The gala was held on October 13 at the Fillmore Miami Beach Jackie Gleason Theater and hosted by renowned radio personality, Javier Romero. Attendees of the star-studded event… Read more...
