Jose Jose To Be Honored As 2005 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year
MIAMI, FL. (Recording Academy) - "El Principe de la Canción" (the Prince of Song) José José will be honored as the 2005 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, it was announced today. José José, chosen for his humanitarian contributions as well as his professional and cultural ...
| Where has La Musica gone?
LOS ANGELES (Latin Music Consultants) - Changes that have taken place in the music industry in recent years have drastically affected the Latin music business and its ability to create and market good Latin music. The amount of new music available to the Latin music lover has increasingly diminished. ...
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New Ricky Martin Album, 'Life,' to Be Released as Traditional CD and as DualDisc
NEW YORK, NY. (Columbia Records) - International pop music superstar Ricky Martin is back with a brand-new album, Life, the artist's most eclectic cross-cultural collection to-date. Life will be released simultaneously as a traditional CD and as a DualDisc on Tuesday, October 11. The DualDisc edition ...
| MTV Radio Network Presents The TRL Latino MTV'S Newest Total Request Live Radio Countdown
(MTV Radio Network) - MTV Radio Network, distributed exclusively by Westwood One, announced the launch of a new two-hour weekly Latino version of MTV's TRL Weekend Countdown Radio program, TRL Latino, beginning the weekend of October 22, 2005. Hosted by MTV's Suzie Castillo, TRL Latino will break boundaries, ...
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Salsa Talks Book Party Comes to New York for Hispanic Heritage Month
(Aaron Davis Hall ) - Aaron Davis Hall continues 25th Anniversary season with SalsaTalks: A Musical Heritage Uncovered A visual exhibition from the new book Salsa Talks by Mary Kent Opening Reception will feature an author talk & book signing plus live music On View: October 20 through December 5, 2005 ...
| The Sounds of Hispanic Heritage Month Are At Tower Records
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Tower Records) - Tower Records is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with fans of Latin entertainment by providing a 15% sale on all Latin CDs, Music DVD's and Cine Latino DVD titles. Not only that, Tower Records continues to help provide the quintessential Latin music experience ...
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KCRW 'Sounds Eclectico' Hits No 1 On iTunes' Top Latin Albums Chart
LOS ANGELES (www.kcrw.com) - The just-released Latin alternative-themed live collection KCRW Sounds Eclectico reached No 1 yesterday on iTunes' Top Latin Albums chart, unseating much more mainstream fare from acts like Luis Miguel, Juanes, and Shakira. The feat marks the second release in a row from ...
| Latin Dances Featuring the Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo and Merengue Unveiled on New U.S. Postage Stamps
WASHINGTON D.C. (U.S. Postal Service) - Kicking off National Hispanic Heritage month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Let's Dance/Bailemos stamps which bring to life four sassy Latin dances. The official first-day ceremonies were held in New York City at the Copacabana nightclub ...
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Livid Instruments and the Mi Sangre World Tour
New York, NY (www.lividinstruments.com) - Juanes, the popular Columbian rocker has added a new element to his Mi Sangre World Tour. The nine-time Latin Grammy winner whose songs have been number one on the US charts for the past six months has embraced innovative video technology to enhance his performance. ...
| Andrea Echeverri Receives 4 MTV VMALA Award Nominations Following Recent Latin Grammy Nominations
LOS ANGELES (Andrea Echeverri Official Website)- Colombian rock icon Andrea Echeverri has received an impressive four nominations for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards Latin America (VMALAs). The Awards will air on Oct. 20th, and can be viewed in the U.S. on MTV, MTV2, and MTV-Espanol. Andrea Echeverri's ...
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Ricky Martin, Alex Rodriguez, Gloria Estefan & Chayanne Line Up For AOL Latino's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
NEW YORK (AOL) - AOL Latino celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through extensive programming including commentary by Ricky Martin, Alex Rodriguez and Chayanne. The exclusive show, presented by Gloria Estefan, will highlight diversity, historical traditions and Latino community achievements on music, ...
| 3D Launches Its First Complete Latin Album Ritmo De Vida
LOS ANGELES (3D music, www.hear3dmusic.com) - 3D launches its first complete Latin album titled RITMO DE VIDA. The album features singer Herman Olivera, trumpeter Ray Vega and Grammy Award winning pianist Oscar Hernandez. RITMO DE VIDA is a vibrant production with 10 songs balancing vocals and instrumentals ...
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Latin Grammy Nominee, Michael Stuart, putting on a salsa tribute show!
NEW YORK (www.michaelstuartdelbarrio.com) - You're invited to join us at NYC's Copacabana (Sept. 24, 2005) take a journey back in time when the songs we all know and love were first created. A time of a more pure and traditional salsa sound, aka 'salsa gordo'. Latin Grammy nominated artist, Michael ...
| Ana Cristina Takes Over New York Fashion Week As The Only Latina Female Singer To Perform For America's Fashion Elite
MIAMI, FL (Ana Cristina Official Website, www.anacristina.com)- The Powerful and Crystalline Voice that has Already Captivated the Latino World Will Now Show She is Truly the Hottest New Crossover Artist. After being the first Hispanic in history to sing the national anthem at a Presidential Inauguration, ...
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Brazilian Funk Rockers Bat Makumba At The Temple Bar
LOS ANGELES (www.batmakumba.com) - On September 17th, high-energy Brazilian funk rockers Bat Makumba's first Vegetable Oil powered SoCal tour will stop at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica! Please be sure to include this event in your calendar listings and Critic's picks. The brainchild of Brazilian natives ...
| Andrea Echeverri's Self-Titled Solo Debut Album Is One Of the Most Critically-Praised Latin Releases of 2005
NEW YORK (Nacional Records) - Andrea Echeverri's self-titled solo debut has received a Latin Grammy nomination in the "Best Female Pop Vocal Album" category. Best known as the frontwoman for acclaimed Colombian Latin alternative band Aterciopelados, Andrea Echeverri has long captivated audiences with ...
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Troops In Korea And Japan Treated To USO Tour Featuring Latin Musician Tito Puente, Jr.
WASHINGTON (By Erica McClanahan Stone/ USO) - Latin musician, songwriter and producer Tito Puente, Jr. will embark on his second USO tour to provide a morale boost to troops stationed in Korea and Japan Sept. 1-12. Puente, who has several Billboard dance hits, will perform free shows, sign autographs ...
| 'Dora The Explorer Dance Fiesta!' CD Due October 11th on Nick Records/ SONY BMG
NEW YORK (SONY BMG Music) - On Tuesday, October 11th, Nick Records/Sony BMG Strategic Marketing Group will release Dora the Explorer Dance Fiesta!, their second Dora the Explorer CD. With ten upbeat tracks, the enhanced CD is packed with timeless, fun and danceable songs that kids and moms already know ...
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Reggaeton's Hip-hop Superstar Bimbo Takes His Message To The Pumps with Radical Protests Against Gasoline Price Gouging
NEW YORK (Urban Box Office/ www.ubo.com) - Bimbo, the Latin hip-hop legend and latest superstar in the Reggaeton movement, who has worked with Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, and even Carlos Santana is staging major political protests against the highly controversial issue of gasoline prices. He's doing ...
| Mexican Superstar Alejandro Fernandez Joins The History Channel en espanol(TM) in a Special Salute to Hispanic Heritage Month
NEW YORK (History Channel/ www.thehistorychannel.com) - The rich history and glory of the Latin culture will be celebrated with a dynamic tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month beginning September 15th on The History Channel en espanol. Joined by Latin Grammy Award-winning recording artist Alejandro Fernandez, ...
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