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Sep 30, 2011 José Luis Ortega discusses his creative process at BMI’s How I Wrote That Song panel in Mexico City. View Photo

Sep 21, 2011 BMI’s Delia Orjuela, Pepe Aguilar and BMI’s Marissa Lopez celebrate at the announcement of the 2011 Latin Grammy nominations in Los Angeles. View Photo

Sep 21, 2011 Manager Richard Bull, BMI’s Delia Orjuela, Lena Burke and Jorge Villamizar of Latin pop trio Alex, Jorge y Lena, and BMI’s Marissa Lopez celebrate Alex, Jorge y Lena’s 2011 Latin Grammy nominations. View Photo

Sep 21, 2011 BMI’s Delia Orjuela (left) and Marissa Lopez (second from right) congratulate Calle 13’s Rene Perez and Eduardo Cabra on their historic 10 Latin Grammy nods at the 2011 nominations announcement in Los Angeles View Photo

Sep 21, 2011 BMI’s Delia Orjuela (center) and Marissa Lopez (far right) celebrate with Los Tucanes de Tijuana at the announcement of the 2011 Latin Grammy nominations in Los Angeles. View Photo

Sep 21, 2011 BMI’s Delia Orjuela, Reyli and BMI’s Marissa Lopez huddle for a photo at the announcement of the 2011 Latin Grammy nominations in Los Angeles. View Photo

Sep 15, 2011 The September installment of BMI’s Acoustic Lounge showcase series featured strong sets by singer/songwriters Cristina Abaroa, U.N.O., and Emanuela Bellezza. One of many live performance opportunities BMI offers its songwriters, the monthly series is free and open to the public, and highlights promising new voices in a relaxed, supportive environment, filled with industry executives, established hit-makers, fans and peers. Pictured… View Photo

Sep 15, 2011 Toy Selectah performs at the final installment of the BMI Summer Nights series on August 25 at the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena. View Photo

Sep 15, 2011 BMI wrapped up its inaugural Summer Nights showcase series with a cumbia bang on Thursday, August 25 at the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena. Remixer/producer/Mad Decent artist Toy Selectah and Master Blaster Sound System wowed the crowd, gathered to bid a fond farewell to summer. Mexican mc Niña Dioz (pictured) was a surprise guest during Selectah’s stacked set. View Photo

Sep 15, 2011 BMI created Summer Nights with the Levitt Pavilion—a non-profit organization—in Pasadena and MacArthur Park in an effort to bring more top-tier live music to those communities. Pictured at the August 25 finale are Master Blaster Sound System, Toy Selectah, Niña Dioz and BMI’s Marissa Lopez. View Photo