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Globe Trotting with Lila Downs

When Mexican-born Lila Downs shared the spotlight with Brazil's Caetano Veloso to perform “Burn It Blue” during the 2003 Oscars, it was the first time that wide audiences had the chance to listen to her. However, she was already a familiar voice to many – a music business veteran. “We had been working really hard six or seven years, and then we had this offer to participate…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.25.09

BMI Writers Win Big at 2005 Latin Grammys

BMI Latin songwriters, artists and producers were once again at the top of the winner's list for the 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, taking home nearly 60% of the night's big awards. Almost 30% of the winners were represented by foreign societies -- such as Spain's SGAE and Mexico's SACM -- and just over 10% was won by members of the other American performing rights organizations. …


From News, posted 11.06.05

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