Fernanda Karolys

BMI Celebrates Latin Rock at ‘Verano Alternativo’ Showcase

2006-08-06T18:00:00-05:00

BMI celebrated Latin rock with its "Verano Alternativo" showcase on Thursday, July 27 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood. The show brought together the blistering and body-shaking performances of Latin rock acts La Pestilencia, Maneja Beto, Crisantes, Moktezoom and Fronteras. The packed house included ME Television's Paul Saucedo, songwriter Paulina Aguirre, producer Carlos Murgia, and more.

Columbian heavy metal band La Pestilencia gives a blistering performance

Singer/songwriter Crisantes performs

BMI's Delia Orjuela, Moktezoom's Maria Fernanda Karolys and songwriter Paulina Aguirre

La Pestilencia's Marcelo Gómez, Carlos Marín, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Dilson Díaz, Fronteras' Bella, Kinky's Cesar Pliego, La Pestilencia manager Roberto López, La Pestilencia bassist Juan Gómez and Moktezoom's Luis Torreblanca

BMI Circle of Songs

2004-05-03T02:00:00-05:00

Four Years Old – Are the duo consisting of singer Kristofer McNeely and guitarist Jay Matsueda. Making their recent debut at the Knitting Factory, their sound can be described as mature, acoustic, dramatic, romantic, sweet, intelligent and moody, with poignant words and melodies. For more, go to www.fouryearsold.net.

Jenna Mate - Jenna has played venues from New York to Chicago and has been performing around Los Angeles for nearly three years. Her intelligent songs and soulful vocals have been compared to Laura Nyro while maintaining her own unique sound. She aims to inspire and continues to write, record, and perform with sensitivity and drive. Go to www.jennamate.com for more.

Fernanda Karolys – Fernanda is a bi-lingual musically talented songwriter and vocalist whose voice has been used in numerous radio and television promotional campaigns and lent to other artist’s musical productions in both Latin and English markets. Her broad musical experience has led her to record, co-produce, and co-write in the up-and-coming Latin rock alternative band Moktezoom.

Latin Rock Band Moktezoom Signs With BMI

2003-10-15T18:00:00-05:00

Latin alternative rock band Moktezoom is the newest addition to the BMI family. The LA-based quartet fuses influences from Latin America, Mexico, Ecuador and the US to deliver a very unique sound. The band is currently a finalist in the BMI-sponsored Budweiser Battle of the Bands.

Seen here in the LA office after signing some paperwork are Moktezoom's Maria Fernanda Karolys, Luis Torreblanca and Fernando Torreblanca, BMI's Delia Orjuela, and Moktezoom's Michel Denegri.