Julieta Venegas’ Eagerly-Awaited MTV Unplugged Album Is Set For Release On June 17th On Both CD and DVD

Posted on: May 27th, 2008
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With A Combination Of Four New Songs And A Collection Of Beloved Favorites Recorded In An Intimate Acoustic Atmosphere, Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged Finds The GRAMMY-Winning Songwriter Joined By Such Respected Guests As Gustavo Santaolalla, Marisa Monte, La Mala Rodriguez, Natalia Lafourcade & More

“Superlative in craft [and] universally appealing… Venegas is as acclaimed as she is popular, customarily earning the praise of critics and winning awards, including numerous Grammys” - All Music Guide

“A female pop star who writes her own songs, plays her own instruments (guitar, accordion, piano) and has a magical knack for melodic hooks. Venegas proves [that] Mexican pop music can be both popular and respectable… [Venegas is] captivating. All she has to do is sing. Her songs cast a spell.” – Los Angeles Times

Look For The Premiere of Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged To Air June 5^th on MTV Tr3s

Julieta Venegas Will Be the June Artist For MTV Tr3s’ “Artists Speaking Tres” Campaign – Including An Online Album Leak Starting June 10^th. To See The Video For First Single “El Presente,” As Well As The Imaginative Promo Spots And Behind The Scenes Photos, Please Visit: http://www.mtvtr3s.com/music/artist/venegas_julieta/artist.jhtml

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On March 6^th , one of Latin Music’s most respected rock & pop singer-songwriters took to the stage before an intimate audience in Mexico City for the recording of MTV Latin’s special 20^th ‘unplugged’ production and delivered an evening of acoustic musical magic that captivated all in attendance and created fast anticipation for its public unveiling. With entrancing arrangements and an eclectic array of backing instrumentation such as tuba, xylophone, clarinet and a string quartet added to the her own virtuosity with a guitar, accordion and piano, Grammy winner Julieta Venegas shared four new compositions and a collection of her already beloved biggest hits in a session that is an instant essential addition to her music catalog. With her résumé already boasting collaborations with many of Latin music’s most venerated musicians; it was no surprise that Venegas’ performance was elevated even further by a stellar supporting cast that included double-Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla, and a gathering of fellow female trailblazers such as renowned Brazilian vocalist Marisa Monte, explosive urban artist La Mala Rodriguez and the multi-instrumental contribution of Natalia Lafourcade.

Now, Latin music fans world-wide will have the opportunity to share the experience witnessed by that initial audience of 300 lucky guests, as MTV Tr3s will premiere Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged on June 5^th, followed by Sony BMG’s planned CD and DVD releases on June 17^th. For an early preview, visit www.mtvtr3s.com to view a video for the album’s recently released first single “El Presente” and other exclusive Venegas programming MTV Tr3s is featuring throughout June.