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Calle 13 Leads List of 2009 Latin Grammy Nominations
Puerto Rican hip-hop heavy weights Calle 13 lead the list of nominees for the 2009 Latin Grammys, slated for November 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The cross-genre duo earned an impressive five nominations, including Album and Best Urban Album of the Year for Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo, Record of the Year and Best Alternative Song for “No Hay Nadie Como Tú.”…
From News, posted 10.01.09
Gloria Estefan Named Icon at 16th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
En EspañolBMI held its 16th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, March 12 at The Breakers Ponce De Leon Ballroom in Palm Beach, Florida. Gloria Estefan was named a BMI Icon; singer/songwriter Espinoza Paz earned his second consecutive Latin Songwriter of the Year; “A Ti Si Puedo Decirte” garnered Song of the Year honors for writer Javier Sanroman and publisher Siempre Music; and Editora…
From News, posted 3.12.09
Gustavo Santaolalla Named Icon at 15th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
Songwriters of the Year Wisin & Yandel and Espinoza Paz Honored; ‘De Rodillas Te Pido’ Named Song of the Year; Editora Arpa Musical Earns Latin Publisher of the Year BMI held its 15th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, June 12 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. Esteemed composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla was named a BMI Icon;…
From News, posted 6.12.08
Manuel Alejandro Ruiz
Visionary entrepreneur and native New Yorker Manuel Alejandro Ruiz — known as “Boy Wonder” — made history in 2003 when he traveled to Puerto Rico to shoot Chosen Few, a documentary about the then-underground musical genre, reggaetón. The first in-depth look at the history of the genre served up an insider's look at crammed concert halls and fervent fans alongside interviews with its stars: Vico C, Daddy…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.18.08
Don Omar Receives 2007 BMI Latin Awards
BMI’s Porfirio Piña presented Don Omar with his 2007 BMI Latin Awards for “Reggaeton Latino” and “Ella y Yo” in honor of having two of the 50th most performed Latin songs in 2006. These accolades join his 2006 BMI Latin Award received for the song “Pobre Diabla”. Omar was unable to attend the 2007 Latin BMI Awards, held March 23 at the Venetian Resort Hotel in Las…
From News, posted 10.26.07
Nely
There are lots of Nellys in the music business: Rapper Nelly, Nelly Furtado, remixer Nellie Hooper, chanteuse Nellie McKay . . . but there’s only one Nely. Nely’s nickname is “El Arma Secreta” (The Secret Weapon) and for good reason. Even though Nely (born Josias de la Cruz) is only 19, he has already proven himself a one-man reggaeton machine. The producer was behind the soundboard for…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.11.07
Jowell Y Randy
Springfield, Massachusetts and San Juan, Puerto Rico: two far-flung locales united by one explosive and charismatic young reggaetón duo, Jowell Y Randy. Jowell (Joel A. Muñoz Martinez), born stateside, began listening seriously to rap and hip-hop at age seven; a mere five years later, he was writing his own lyrics and by age 14 was a fledgling recording artist. Meanwhile, on the island, Randy A. Ortiz was…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.08.07
Don Omar: Reggaetón’s King of Kings
Everything about reggaetón superstar Don Omar is outsized: his beat-heavy hits, a blazing stage show and his extraordinary success. Nominated for a 2006 Latin Grammy, King of Kings, Omar’s latest release, debuted at No. 1 and spent 11 successive weeks topping the Latin sales charts. The highest-ranking reggaetón album ever also spun off “Angelito,” a No. 1 single on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Radio chart. Don Omar…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.10.07
Los Tigres Del Norte Honored as Icons at 14th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
en español Songwriter Of The Year Accolades Go To Wisin & Yandel, Francisco Saldaña “Luny” And Manuel Eduardo Toscano ‘La Tortura’ Takes Song Of The Year And Ringtone Of The Year Awards; EMI-Blackwood Music Inc. Named Latin Publisher Of The Year BMI held its 14th annual Latin Music Awards tonight, with top honors going to BMI Icons Los Tigres del Norte; Songwriters of the Year Juan…
From News, posted 3.23.07
Shakira Leads BMI’s 2006 Latin Grammy Nominees
BMI songwriter/artist Shakira leads the list of BMI nominees for the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced recently from Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden where the ceremony will take place on Nov. 2. This is the first time the Latin Grammys will be held in New York City.
From News, posted 10.04.06
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