Ricky Martin Honored as 2006 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Nov. 1 in New York City
MIAMI, FL. (Recording Academy) -GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning international superstar Ricky Martin will be honored as the 2006 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy. Martin, chosen for his accomplishments as a world renowned entertainer, ...
| 'Red Hot & Latin Redux' 10 Year Anniversary Reissue Praised By Entertainment Weekly As Album Builds At Radio
NEW YORK (Nacional Records) - Fueled By Brazilian Girls/Kevin Johansen's New Bilingual Cover of Talking Heads' "Crosseyed & Painless", Album Recently Hit No 1 on eMusic and No 15 on iTunes During Digital Pre-Sale Period; CD Version of Album Now In Stores! Re-issue of Groundbreaking Benefit Album Includes ...
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Luz Rios Kicks Off End of Summer Promotional Tour
Ontario, California (DELTACOMNETWORK) - Luz Rios will be making various television and radio appearances, including live performances promoting her latest single climbing the radio charts 'LLAMAME'. During the week of August 14th, Luz will be off to Miami, Florida to appear on Despierta America, Escandalo ...
| Michele Dominguez Greene Furthers Latin-World Music Excursion With Luna Roja
LOS ANGELES (Requinto Records) - Actress MICHELE DOMINGUEZ GREENE, a recurring cast member in David Mamet's CBS ensemble drama "The Unit" and perhaps best known for her Emmy-nominated role on the groundbreaking hit legal drama "L.A. Law," deepens her impact as a bilingual "triple threat" artist embracing ...
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Grand Entertainment & Music Inc. Announces Chart Success for Second Qbanito Single
MONTREAL (Grand Entertainment & Music Inc.) - Grand Entertainment & Music Inc. announces the recent release of Qbanito's second single, "Bouge Ton Culito." This track was released on July 10th as the follow-up to the chart-topping single "Maria." The requested single has been well received by critics, ...
| Tego Calderon Makes Atlantic Debut With 'THE UNDERDOG/EL SUBESTIMADO'; Eagerly Awaited Album Due August 29, 2006
NEW YORK, NY (Atlantic Records) - Atlantic Records has set August 29th as the street date for the eagerly anticipated label debut from Latin rap superstar Tego Calderon. Released on Calderon's own Atlantic-distributed Jiggiri Records, the album is already being hailed as a landmark in the Latin hip-hop ...
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The Worlds Greatest Flamenco Rock n Roll album EVER!!!!
NEW YORK (www.myspace.com/gypsypistoleros) - The Renegade Gypsy Flamenco Rock n Roll glam Sleaze Punksters 'Gypsy Pistoleros' begin recording debut album!!!!!!!!!! The Worlds Greatest Flamenco Rock n Roll album EVER!!!! That's the promise as Gypsy Pistoleros enter Mighty Atom Studios ( Wales )!! Simon ...
| Hot Rock en Espanol Bands Cool Down the Summer; Coors Light Rock Prendido Features Performances by Molotov, Zoe and Delux
GOLDEN, Colo. (KLH Consulting Services) - Coors Light presents the third annual Rock Prendido Tour featuring popular rock en espanol bands Molotov, Zoe and Delux. The tour kicks off Aug. 1 in New York and travels to Denver, LA, San Jose, San Diego, Phoenix and Dallas. "Rock en espanol music appeals ...
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Gerina Di Marco: In the 'Blink of an Eye,' Venezuelan Born Singer/Songwriter Explodes onto the Pop and Latin Music Scene with Her Fiery and Rockin' Debut 'Gerina'
LOS ANGELES, CA (Luck Media & Marketing, Inc.) - If you didn't think Latin Pop could get any steamier or more exciting than Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie," get ready to turn on the AC with Gerina Di Marco, who left her gig fronting a pop/rock group in Las Vegas to record her danceable and sexy, soulful ...
| MARISA MONTE SET TO RELEASE TWO NEW ALBUMS!
NEW YORK (Blue Note Records) - On September 12th, Blue Note/Metro Blue Records will simultaneously release two individual albums from the Brazilian superstar Marisa Monte. Universo ao meu redor is a collection of Samba songs both old and new, and Infinito Particular is a contemporary Pop record on which ...
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9th Annual Fiesta Hispana at Paramount's Great America Celebrates Local Hispanic Community
SANTA CLARA, CA. (Paramount's Great America) - Mouthwatering carne asada and the vibrant sounds of live Latin music amid the roar of roller coasters await guests at Paramount's Great America's 9th Annual Fiesta Hispana on Sunday, Aug. 6. Fiesta Hispana is a South Bay tradition that celebrates rich ...
| Menudo Entertainment Hits a High Note with Gibson Guitar as its Musical Instrument Partner for 'Mvasion'
NEW YORK (Menudo Entertainment LLC) - Menudo Entertainment LLC joins forces with musical instrument giant Gibson Guitar in partnership for "Mvasion," the international talent search to recreate the all-boy mega singing group. In an effort to support and promote musical education during the Menudo talent ...
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Sprint Sponsors MANA U.S. Tour and Bad Boy Latino's First Artist Release
LOS ANGELES (MANÁ Official Website/ Warner Music Group) - In its ongoing commitment to providing its subscribers with the latest choice and flexibility in mobile entertainment, Sprint announced two high-profile Latin music sponsorships - title sponsorship of the upcoming U.S. Tour of MANÁ, ...
| Founders of Disa Records File Major Lawsuit Against Univision
LOS ANGELES (Disa Records) - The founders of Disa Records, the most successful Mexican regional music label in the music business, announced they have filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the music division of Univision Communications Inc. The lawsuit, filed in United States District Court, Central ...
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Ricky Martin To Record The Next Edition Of MTV Unplugged Series
NEW YORK (MTV Latin America) - MTV Latin America announced that Sony/BMG superstar Ricky Martin will tape the next edition of its MTV Unplugged franchise, which will be produced by MTV Latin America in collaboration with MTV Tr3s. This marks the 19th MTV Unplugged show for MTV Latin America, and the ...
| Fania Records Releases a Series of Limited Edition Remastered Releases from the Boogie Down Boogalu Era of Latin N.Y. Music
NEW YORK, NY (Fania Records) - Fania Records announced the release of five rare recordings from the 1960s - 70s "boogalu" era that feature the funky back beat of Joe Bataan and the East Side Kids; the raw energy of George Guzman; the jam sessions of Joey Pastrana; the romance of Ralfi Pagan and the ...
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Fervent Records Introduces New Artist Group 1 Crew
LOS ANGELES (Fervent Records) - Ladies and Gents, please welcome Fervent Record's newest member of the family, Group 1 Crew! This talented three-member group is releasing their anticipated debut album later this year! Florida natives, this eclectic trio combines the sounds of Black Eyed Peas, Beethoven, ...
| Solo Debut From Hector Buitrago Of Aterciopelados Now In Stores
LOS ANGELES (Nacional Records) - Hector Buitrago's "Conector" (the title cleverly translates with a double-meaning of "With Hector" and also "Connector") marks the first solo project by the Aterciopelados co-founder, following in the footsteps of Aterciopelados frontwoman Andrea Echeverri, whose twice ...
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Highly Liberating Twelve-Note Serial Music Site Launched by Brazilian-born Jazz Musician Wilson Gomes
LOS ANGELES (www.wilsongomes.net) - Brazilian born Jazz musician Wilson Gomes, recently launched his new twelve-note serial work on the web through www.wilsongomes.net. Using the guitar to play self-composed themes that explore the possibilities found in twelve-note arrangements, Wilson Gomes paints ...
| Shakira conquers the UK!
London, UK (SONY BMG MUSIC Entertainment) - Shakira has beaten off some of the stiffest competition in chart history to grab the number one slot with Hips Don't Lie. The song, which features Wyclef Jean, climbed up the charts at the weekend stopping Nelly Furtado and Pussycat Dolls from holding the ...
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