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Itaal Shur: Don’t Believe

Captured at Songwriters Circle 04.01

Coral

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Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Coral has been playing guitar and writing her own songs since age 14. She self-released her first album in the summer of 2001 and sold more than 3,000 copies throughout Argentina. In 2002, she relocated to South Beach and was exposed first-hand to America's thriving Latin rock scene. Coral’s March 2006 release was written, recorded and produced in New York City, with…


From MusicWorld, posted 1.22.08

Latin Grammy Nods Spotlight BMI Artists

Caf� Tacuba's Emmanuel Del Real leads the list of BMI songwriter/artists nominated for the 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards with five nods, it was announced recently at a press conference in Los Angeles. The ceremony, set for Sept. 1 at LA's Shrine Auditorium, will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-10pm ET/PT and hosted by George Lopez.


From News, posted 7.21.04

Music Heals and Unifies America During Crisis

In times of crisis, anger, and grief, the American people seek the comforting and unifying power of music to ease the collective pain of the nation. The phenomenon was especially evident after the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania when songs of patriotism, hope and platonic love surged in popularity for radio and television broadcasts and public gatherings. "Music is a means of communication…


From News, posted 9.26.01

BMI Gathers Songwriters for Red Cross Benefit Show

more BMI Songwriter Julie Gold, her humanitarian hit "From a Distance." BMI Songwriters join together for an encore.


From News, posted 9.20.01

Songs of Love

BMI songwriter Itaal Shur (r), co-writer of the Grammy-winning Santana smash “Smooth,” recently volunteered his talents to Songs of Love, a non-profit organization that brings artists together to create original, personalized songs for children and teens with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Shur is seen here proudly presenting a copy of the CD containing his unique song to 9-year-old Chantelle Lovett, a cancer…


From News, posted 7.17.01

BMI Fetes Top Pop Songwriters and Publishers - photos

Shown at the dinner after EMI Music Publishing was named Publisher of the year are: BMI's Del Bryant; Evan Lamberg, Sr. VP Creative, East Coast, EMI Music Publishing; Robert Flax, Exec VP EMI Music Publishing Worldwide; Martin Bandier, Chairman/CEO, EMI Music Publishing; BMI's Frances W. Preston; Les Bider, Chairman/CEO, Warner/Chappell Music; BMI's Barbara Cane; and Rick Shoemaker, Vice President Creative Activities, Warner/Chappell Music.


From News, posted 5.16.00

Itaal Shur

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Itaal Shur is hot. His song "Smooth," recorded by Santana for the seven-million-selling comeback album Supernatural, rules the airwaves. Co-written (and sung) by Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20, "Smooth" earned the songwriter his first Grammy for Song of the Year. Shur's father, a noted composer of Israeli music originally from Russia, settled in the US. Itaal was raised mostly in Seattle and Connecticut…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.31.00

Santana Tops List of BMI’s Grammy 2000 Winners

The 42nd annual Grammy Awards fell under the spell of BMI songwriter Carlos Santana, who collected a record-tying eight trophies for his album Supernatural. Enjoying a career-highlight night, the 30-year music veteran was honored for Record of the Year and Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Smooth," a single with Rob Thomas; Album and Rock Album of the Year (Supernatural), Pop Duo/Group…


From News, posted 2.24.00

Santana Back On Top

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By Bruce Britt With his recent sweep of the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, pioneering latin-rock guitarist Carlos Santana officially capped the most messianic rebirth in pop music history. Santana's acclaimed Arista Records album, "Supernatural" - which features cameo performances by Eric…


From MusicWorld, posted 10.31.99

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