http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:05:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/21/qa-anahi-addresses-the-controversy-surrounding-her-new-album/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/21/qa-anahi-addresses-the-controversy-surrounding-her-new-album/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:47:42 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68178 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68178 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/interview-ray-santos-part-1-latin-jazz-legends-saxophonist/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/interview-ray-santos-part-1-latin-jazz-legends-saxophonist/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:29:54 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68081 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68081 0 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http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/aventura-puts-the-cool-in-dominican-bachata/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:57:56 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67913 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67913 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/bmi-foundation-announces-opening-of-7th-annual-peermusic-latin-scholarship-competition/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/bmi-foundation-announces-opening-of-7th-annual-peermusic-latin-scholarship-competition/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:57:29 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67907 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67907 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/nacional-records-sampler-2009-the-new-sounds-of-latin-music-21-free-mp3s-over-at-amazon-cool/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/nacional-records-sampler-2009-the-new-sounds-of-latin-music-21-free-mp3s-over-at-amazon-cool/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:56:39 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67916 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67916 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/ioda-clients-sweep-latin-grammys-with-best-salsa-samba-brazilian-pop-instrumental-alternative-and-contemporary-tropical-albums-and-best-tropical-song/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/ioda-clients-sweep-latin-grammys-with-best-salsa-samba-brazilian-pop-instrumental-alternative-and-contemporary-tropical-albums-and-best-tropical-song/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:53:51 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67912 IODA, the global leader in digital distribution, marketing, and technology solutions for the independent music and film industry, today announced that among the fifteen IODA clients nominated for Latin Grammy awards, seven won for categories including Best Salsa, Samba, Brazilian Pop, Instrumental, Alternative and Contemporary Tropical Albums as well as Best Tropical Song. These crowning achievements reflect the success of some of Latin music's biggest stars and the expert guidance of their labels. The announcement was made today at the Buenos Aires Feria Internacional de la Musica.

"We are honored to have the opportunity to work with artists of such high caliber across so broad and rich a genre and fulfill a very real cultural obligation to make this music available to fans around the world," said Erik Gilbert, VP of Content for IODA. "As our catalog of Latin music grows, we're working to make sure we're getting artists exactly where they need to be, helping them connect directly with their fans, and giving their labels the tools they need to succeed. We look forward to another year of great music from these award-winning Latin artists and congratulate them on their achievement."

The independent labels and artists who have selected IODA for digital distribution and marketing and were recognized with a Latin Grammy award are:

Best Salsa Album
Ciclos - Luis Enrique
Label: Top Stop/SelectoHits

Best Tropical Song
Yo Ne Se Manana - Luis Enrique
Songwriters: Jorge Luis Piloto & Jorge Villamizar

Best Instrumental Album
Duets - Carlos Franzetti & Eddie Gomez
Label: Acqua Records

Best MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) Album
Ivan Lins & The Metropole Orchestra
Conductor: Vince Mendoza
Label: Biscoito Fino/Oilua

Best Samba/Pagode Album
O Pequeno Burguês!! - Martinho da Vila
Label: MZA Music

Best Alternative Music Album
Commercial - Los Amigos Invisibles
Album: Gozadera Records/Nacional Records

Best Contemporary Tropical Album
Gracias - Omara Portuondo
Label: World Village/Montuno

In addition to on the ground operations, IODA's strategic partners in South America -- Distribuidora Belgrano Norte in Argentina and Tratore in Brazil -- extend its ability to bring its catalog to millions of listeners. The region's top mobile carriers including Telefonica, Nokia, Telcel, Claro and TIM have partnered with IODA to make millions of independent tracks available to fans in 18 countries as mastertones, ringback tones and OTA full track downloads.

About IODA

IODA, the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, is one of the industry-leading digital distribution companies for the global independent music and video community. IODA provides comprehensive services to record labels, physical distributors, artists, and filmmakers, including license negotiations; media encoding and metadata management; royalty payment administration and reporting; and marketing and promotional support. Founded in 2003, IODA represents a rapidly expanding roster of nearly two million music tracks and over 2,000 independent film and video titles. IODA distributes its music and video catalog to hundreds of digital storefronts worldwide, including all major digital music services like iTunes®, Amazon MP3 and MySpace Music and mobile carriers and outlets such as Verizon Wireless, Sprint and Nokia. The company's website is www.iodalliance.com.
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Fonsi will be singing songs from his new album WORDS OF SILENCE. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Orlando, FL, Fonsi has performed with Christina Aguilera, Laura Pausini, Jose Feliciano and Olga Tanon. He has presented at the Latin Grammy awards with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and will perform at the 16th annual Nobel Peace Prize concert in Norway.


1800CANTASO, owned by Ferro, Kuba, Mangano, Sklyar in New York, is the lead sponsor of the Palabras Del Silencio Long Island show. The law firm will be debuting the new 1800CANTASO commercial and sharing the history of 1800CANTASO with concert goers. 1800CANTASO is dedicated to the Latino community and has provided countless volunteer hours and thousands of dollars to help support Latinos in Long Island and Manhattan. 1800CANTASO also sponsors the New York City Dominican Parade, the 1800CANTASO soccer team, the Solidaridad Humana Halloween Party on Long Island, flu shot clinics for the community, a turkey drive at Thanksgiving and a toy drive at Christmas.

About 1800CANTASO: 1800CANTASO is known throughout the Latino community in New York and New Jersey as the most accessible resource for Latinos to find information when faced with a legal problem or challenge. 1800CANTASO attorneys are leaders in personal injury and criminal defense litigation for Latinos. Spanish-speaking individuals and immigrants who have been injured or need legal advice can turn to the attorneys at 1800CANTASO for help. 1800CANTASO is not a referral service - when you call, you will speak to a Ferro, Kuba, Mangano, Sklyar lawyer located in Hauppauge, Long Island and Manhattan, New York. The firm handles personal injury, family law, criminal defense, real estate, business matters and wills, trusts and estates. For more information, go to www.1800CANTASO.com.

Contact: Brandyn Bissinger
Furia Rubel Public Relations
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Following are some of the comments from Latin music artists, who offered their reaction in regards to the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by State Farm live from Puerto Rico.


"My island has always been witness to important musical events and for it to be the location for the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards brings great pride to our culture." - Ricky Martin

"I think it's an inspiring decision that the Billboard Latin Music Awards is celebrated in the island. I plan to be there. Puerto Rico - I love you!" - Paulina Rubio

"I celebrate with great joy the fact that Puerto Rico will be the location for the Billboard Latin Music Awards; all the music in the region, in the island of music. Go Puerto Rico!" - Juanes

"Music and my beautiful Puerto Rico will be the great protagonists of the Billboard Latin Music Awards. I am proud that once again we'll make history before the world" - Luis Fonsi

"It's great that the awards will take place in Puerto Rico! Puerto Rico is a marvelous land, full of hospitality, happiness, and great music. It's the Pearl of the Caribbean; it's always great to visit there and they always welcome us in an incredible manner! Congratulations." - Alejandro Fernandez

"In my career, Puerto Rico and Billboard have been two very important pillars; now for the first time they join in the production of such prestigious awards for Latin music. The best wishes for April of this year" - Myriam Hernandez

I feel very proud that my island has been selected for the production of the Billboard Latin Music Awards. We'll try to be the best hosts so that artists, as well as the industry and the media alike feel right at home in Puerto Rico. We want to present a show like no other, in tune with the music we represent." - Chayanne

"What great news, the Billboard Latin music awards on the island. Puerto Rico is a very special land for me, I'm sure that they will be historic; long live Puerto Rico." - Enrique Iglesias Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67778 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/ruben-blades-is-back-done-with-5-yr-stint-in-govt-salsa-legend-plays-in-n-y-on-nov-28/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/ruben-blades-is-back-done-with-5-yr-stint-in-govt-salsa-legend-plays-in-n-y-on-nov-28/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:24:23 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67706 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67706 0