‘BMI PRESENTS: LATIN MUSIC SHOWCASE SERIES’ RETURNS TO SOB’S ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 16TH – Showcase to Celebrate Latin Alternative Music with Performances by Eljuri, Anthony Rodriguez, Bea Ba, Joselyn and Zeny y Zory Beveraggi

BMI, the U.S. performing right organization, is bringing its successful Latin music series back to SOB’s nightclub on Tuesday, October 16th with BMI Presents: Noche Bohemia. The Latin music showcase series will feature performances by emerging Latino singer/songwriters Eljuri, Anthony Rodriguez, Joselyn, Bea Ba and Zeny y Zory Beveraggi. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:00 p.m. SOB’s is located at 204 Varick Street; industry RSVP is required and admission will be FREE. This event is by invitation only.

The sounds set to season the air during ‘Noche Bohemia’ will blend the flavors of global Latin groove. From the sounds of Afro Cuban drums, South American strings, and island rock to city savvy R&B crooners, expect to be charmed, even if you don’t understand Spanish lyrics. The music is infectious and for those who never experienced a bohemian night, if feels like “a moment in time with a bunch of friends playing guitars, singing and having a good time”, said Porfirio Piña, BMI’s Director, Latin Music, New York.

The BMI showcase series was designed to expose unique emerging singer/songwriters to music fans and industry leaders. The showcase series, which began in 2005, has since fostered several success stories. Groups like KMW, Columbian singer/songwriter Tatiana and duo Taxi Amarillo’s performances resulted in inking recording deals with major labels. BMI has a wealth of talent poised to shape the future of tomorrow’s music.

“Latin music is one of the greatest success stories in the music business,” said Piña. “Under the Latin music umbrella, there are many different sub-genres like salsa, merengue, pop, cumbia, hip-hop, reggaeton, rock and alternative. It’s been another great year for Latin music sales. Performance rights have seen a 7% increase, ranking BMI as the #1 performing rights organization in the world, with $839 million collected and $739 paid to or writers and publishers.”

The U.S. leader in Latin music, BMI represents such Latin songwriters as Shakira, Los Tigres del Norte, Juanes, Ricky Martin, Juan Luis Guerra, Café Tacuba, Julieta Venegas (SGAE), Motel and Carlos Santana. Broadcast Music, Inc. ® (BMI) is an American performing right organization that represents more than 350,000 songwriters, composers and publishers in all genres of music. For more than 65 years, BMI has represented the most popular and beloved music from around the world, a vast repertoire that includes more than 6.5 million works. The non-profit-making corporation collects license fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes as royalties to the musical creators and copyright owners it represents.

About the Artists:

Anthony Rodriguez- (R&B/Latin/Pop/Dance)

An accomplished dancer/choreographer whose passion for performing has landed him on the stages of the music elite like Prince, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and more. He is adding singer-songwriter to his resume. His unique sound infuses influences from his Nuyorican background.

Bea Ba- (Rock/ Latin/ Alternative)

Bilingual Rockera hailing from the streets of New York City has been called the “PJ Harvey of Spanish Rock” and has even been compared to Gwen Stefani of No Doubt. Her diverse musical influences include iconic American musicians like Janis Joplin.

http://www.bea-ba.com/

Eljuri- (rock/ dance/ Afro Cuban/World)

“With guitar arpeggios, doesn’t waste time drawing attention. By the time she unleashes her guitar solo, you know you’re listening to a certified talent.”

””GLOBAL RHYTHM Magazine

http://www.eljurimusic.com

Joselyn – (Pop/Salsa/Rock/ R&B)

Debut solo album “Movimiento Subterráneo”, is sure to take the listeners on a ride of adventurous rhythms and melodic turns, with the arrival of a breakthrough new talent.

http://www.myspace.com/joselynmartinez

Zeny y Zory Beveraggi- (Spanish /Pop/ Rock)

The legendary Grammy Award-winning sister act are identical twins born in Puerto Rico. The duo’s successful career has spanned over more than four decades. Their talents have garnered them worldwide recognition in the Latin Music industry.

http://www.myspace.com/zenyzory

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