News (Noticias) Tagged ‘Carlos Vives’

Shakira llegó el domingo a esta remota población amazónica para junto con su compatriota Carlos Vives encabezar un concierto en ocasión del día nacional, que coincidió con marchas para reclamar la libertad de todos los secuestrados en manos de grupos irregulares.”*

Informa la policía colombiana que tiene en su poder la cámara y los teléfonos de los que el músico fue despojado mientras paseaba por una playa en Santa Marta”*

At last, Carlos Vives is a free man. The singer finally obtained a divorce from his second wife, Herlinda Gómez, after two long years of litigation. But a return to bachelorhood will have its price for the singer, as he will have to pay his ex wife $25,000 every month. “*

*From: http://www.peopleenespanol.com
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“Pepe Alva, the Peruvian songwriter with greatest international exposure nowadays, has released on August 22nd his new album in the USA “DEMOS” (Let’s Give), and continues receiving significant support from fans, as well as national and international media. It’s amazing how the media has welcomed PEPE’s music, showing support with positive reviews and interesting interviews. Some of the media outlets opening doors to PEPE are: People en Español, Romance 106.7FM, Cada Dí, Al Rojo Vivo, Caso Cerrado (Telemundo); Desayuno Alegre (Univision); La Musica.com (Mega TV); Billboard Latino, Entre Nos (Azteca América); Seguro Que Yes, Quiéreme Descalzi and El Show de Fernando Hidalgo (America TV); El Sótano (DMX Sky), BOOM Magazine, Diario Las Américas, Caracol Radio Internacional, Caracol Radio Miami, Radio Global (Unión Radio), Cadena Ser, Noticieros de GenTV, NBC 6, Mega TV and more.

With a full agenda, he doesn’t forget the terrible moments his compatriots are going through, and from the USA, he is participating in different fundraising evens for the victims of the earthquake in Peru.

Recently the Foundation ALAS (América Latina en Acción Solidaria) invited Pepe to join efforts with artists like Shakira, Miguel Bosé, Alejandro Sanz, Carlos Vives, Diego Torres, Ricardo Arjona, Juanes, Maná y Gustavo Cerati, to raise money for this cause through public announcements.

ALAS will destine the 100% of the funds collected in the campaign to the humanitarian activity of the Federation International of Societies of the Red Cross, and will be the instrument so that thousand of children who today suffer, can feel the hug of Latin America and have the opportunity to dream about a better future. Thanks to the campaign of ALAS, the Red Cross will be able to support more than 70,000 families in Peru. (For more information on this campaign please write to alasporperu@fundacionalas.org )

Regarding the initiative of ALAS, PEPE ALVA will be interviewed in Univision Radio’s “Hollywood al Aire” , that will air this Saturday September 8th at 1:00 p.m. EST on: Miami on 1140 AM; New York on 1280 AM; Chicago on 1200 AM; Houston on 1010 AM; McAllen on 1530 AM; Dallas on 1270 AM; San Antonio on 1350 AM, El Paso on 750 AM; San Francisco on 1170 AM; Los Angeles on 1020 AM; and in Las Vegas on 870 AM.

You can find additional info at http://www.pepealva.net and http://www.myspace.com/pepealvamusic

EPK in You Tube http://youtube.com/watch?v=4-ncIXPJ1r0

First Single Video “Huellas” youtube.com/watch?v=PKP6MsF9kiM “

“MTV Tr3s has expanded its music programming strategy team by promoting Jesus Lara to Senior Vice President, Music and Talent and hiring Michael Galbe as Vice President, Music and Talent, it was announced today by Lucia Ballas-Traynor, Senior Vice President and General Manager for MTV Tr3s. Jose Tillán, recently promoted to the new position of Senior Vice President, Content and Music for MTV/VH1 Latin America, will continue playing a strategic role with MTV Tr3s.

In addition to overseeing the MTV Tr3s music programming strategy, Lara will also be responsible for the pan-regional music and talent strategy for MTV and VH1 in Latin America, reporting to Tillán.

In both roles, Lara will be the primary liaison between MTV Tr3s and MTV/VH1 Latin America and artists, record labels, management companies and talent agencies. Lara will oversee the talent needs for both MTV Tr3s and MTV/VH1 Latin America including events airing in both the U.S. and Latin America such as “Los Premios MTV,” and “MTV Unplugged.”

“Jesus is an accomplished, creative, and vision-oriented music executive who has a unique understanding of the passion Latino youth have for music. He has been integral to our efforts to position MTV Tr3s as a leading music authority and his expanded responsibilities will help us create even deeper relationships between our audience and the artists they love and want to know more about,” said Ballas-Traynor.

“Having Jesus head the Music and Talent Departments reinforces our commitment to music. He will play an instrumental role aligning synergies between the Latin American and the U.S. Hispanic markets,” said Tillán.

Galbe will manage MTV Tr3s talent and music initiatives, and liaison with the Latin and general market entertainment industries. He will help secure and supervise talent for MTV Tr3s programs such as “Mi TRL,” “Sucker Free Latino” and “Rock Dinner,” as well as managing and developing initiatives that reinforce the MTV Tr3 brand on and off the channel, such as concert tours, music events, and retail presence. Galbe will report to Lara.

About the individuals
Jesus Lara has been a key member of the MTV Tr3s strategy committee since 2005, helping to plan and launch the channel. As Vice President, Music Marketing and Talent/Artist Relations, he has helped develop and execute key multiplatform franchises such as “MTV Tr3s Artist of the Month” and “Descubre & Download.” He has also developed key music marketing campaigns between the network and artists such Enrique Iglesias and Maná. Previously, Lara was Vice President, Music Marketing and Talent/Artist Relations for MTV International where he researched, identified and developed international music marketing opportunities such as Coldplay Live launch , Shakira 5 Star, Tour de Franz Ferdinand and Sum 41 around the world in 14 days, among others. He created the first ever, international multi-platform (on air, online and mobile) music initiative MTV 5 Star, launched in November 2005, with Shakira’s Oral Fixation, Volume 2.

Before joining the MTV family in 2004, Lara was with EMI Music Latin America. During his tenure with EMI, he successfully oversaw the panregional marketing campaigns that established international artists such as Robbie Williams, Norah Jones, Gorillaz, Coldplay, Tiziano Ferro, Thalia, and Carlos Vives. For EMI Music Mexico, he led a crucial restructuring effort that resulted in the label’s renewed market competitiveness.

Lara’s music management career began in 1992 when he co-founded MATT Entertainment, an artist management company.

Lara earned an MBA with honors from the Thunderbird Garvin Graduate School of International Management and a BA in International Business from Florida International University.

Michael Galbe is joining MTV Tr3s from Jive Records/SONYBMG where, as Senior Director of International, he developed and executed worldwide marketing campaigns for superstar artists such as Britney Spears, Usher, Ciara, PINK, Nick Lachey, Backstreet Boys, N SYNC, and Justin Timberlake. Before Jive, he was Senior Marketing Manager at Warner Music Latin America, working with such artists as Maná, Café Tacuba, Laura Pausini, Alejandro Sanz and Luis Miguel.

Galbe developed his love for music in his native Miami, self-publishing and distributing a music magazine, Bizarre, which featured such groups as REM, Echo and the Bunnymen, Depeche Mode, Forget the Name, The Cure and others. He graduated from Columbia University in New York with a BA in economics and a minor in New York club life.

MTV Tr3s is the most-widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth. MTV Tr3s’ programming is rooted in the fusion of American and Latino music, cultures, lifestyles and languages. Music programming is at the core of MTV Tr3s and the channel features hitmakers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young U.S. Latinos. In addition to music programming, MTV Tr3s programming slate also features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs that celebrate US Latino hybrid identity and culture.

MTV Networks Latin America, Inc., a unit of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), owns and operates MTV Latin America, Nickelodeon Latin America, VH1 Latin America, Viacom Networks Brazil and the MTV Networks Digital Suite, a package of five digital services – MTV Jams, MTV Hits, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mega Hits and Nickelodeon’s GAS (Games and Sports for Kids). MTV Networks Latin America also connects with its audiences interactively through its websites: www.mtvla.com, www.mundonick.com and www.vh1la.com, as well as through its broadband and community sites: www.mtvrevolution.com and www.lazona.com. “

After Landing Airplay On Such Leading Tastemaker Stations as KCRW (Los Angeles), KEXP (Seattle), and KUT (Austin) for their Song “Don’t Let Go” from the Soundtrack to the Box Office Hit “La Mujer de Mi Hermano,’ Pacha Massive Gears Up for the Release of Full Length Debut All Good Things

First Single “Don’t Let Go” Featured in NBC “Las Vegas’ Last Week

Winners of the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) Battle of the Bands, the Bronx-based Pacha Massive Have Shared the Stage With Artists Like Ozomatli, Aterciopelados, Sidestepper, and Yerba Buena

“Their songs are high-energy, funky Latin jams that combine Colombian cumbia, Afro-Cuban son, Jamaican reggae-dancehall and all manner of breakbeats, dub and drum-and-bass rhythms”
– NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Straight from the boogie-down Bronx, Nacional Records is proud to introduce its first U.S.-based signing, Pacha Massive. Pacha Massive (from “Pachamama’ meaning “Mother Earth”), is the creative collaboration between Dominican-born Nova (keys / guitar/ writer/ producer) and Colombian-born Maya (writer/bass). The result is a funky fusion of traditional Latin rhythms like Colombian cumbia, Dominican palo, reggae, dancehall, dub and electronica sure to get the pachanga fired up.

The duo met in New York while working on a project with Ivan Benavides (Sidestepper, Bloque, Carlos Vives) where a creative collaboration between the two led to the formation of Pacha Massive in 2005. Pacha Massive landed an impressive first gig opening for Colombian rockers Aterciopelados at Madison Square Garden and has since gone on to share the stage with artists like Ozomatli, Sidestepper, and Yerba Buena. After winning the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) Battle of the Bands contest (previous winners include Kinky and Los Abandoned who have both gone on to launch successful careers) the duo caught the attention of Nacional Records. Pacha Massive’s infectious track “Don’t Let Go” was featured last year on the Nacional Records soundtrack to the box-office hit “La Mujer de Mi Hermano,” and landed airplay on such leading tastemaker stations as Indie 103.1 (Los Angeles), KCRW (Los Angeles), KEXP (Seattle), and KUT (Austin). The new album “All Good Things’ is already being hotly anticipated, with first single “Don’t Let Go” recently selected by NBC to air in the popular show “Las Vegas’ last week.

Nova’s Dominican roots exposed him to a lot of traditional music like palo in addition to music from England and the U.S. played on Dominican radio. His passion for music began early, and as a youth he began building instruments out of whatever he could find using cans for drums, 2 X 4’s, rubber bands, etc. Nova recalls “When I came to the U.S. I got my first instrument on my 15th birthday, a drum set, and as the years passed I picked up guitar, bass, keys, percussion and finally the instrument that allowed me to solidify my ideas in a flexible and efficient way”¦.a Mac.” Nova describes his musical influences not necessarily as musicians, but rather as people “who have influenced me in the way I make music” citing Bruce Lee, Benjamin Franklin and Leonardo DaVinci as “people who had a bigger perspective and were more holistic in their craft”.

Maya was born in Colombia and raised in NYC’s Washington Heights. Her love of music also started at an early age with the violin and later became a career choice when she went to Cuba after graduating to study double bass. Her musical influences range from classical, salsa, bolero and traditional Colombian folklore to reggae, house and artists like Manu Chao, Hector Lavoe and Sidestepper.

“All Good Things” the group’s first album, will be released on February 20th, and is self-produced by Nova with additional mixing in Monterrey, Mexico by Alejandro Rosso of platinum-selling Mexican act Plastilina Mosh. For Nova, a seasoned musician who has played with acts like New York reggae-latin fusion band King Chango, self-producing was a positive experience “because no one knows your material better than yourself and you have the freedom to experiment until you stumble upon what you were looking for.” According to Maya, “our first album has a very personal sound to it. Written by both of us and being produced by Nova, it has a very Pacha sound”. Nova adds, “most songs deal with the struggles of everyday life, perseverance and those hardships we all go through to achieve our dreams”.

For more information about Pacha Massive and All Good Things, please contact Josh Norek orJennifer Sarkissian at Nacional Records – 818.763.1397

After Landing Airplay On Such Leading Tastemaker Stations as KCRW (Los Angeles), KEXP (Seattle), and KUT (Austin) for their Song “Don’t Let Go” from
the Soundtrack to the Box Office Hit “La Mujer de Mi Hermano,’ Pacha Massive Gears Up for the Release of Full Length Debut All Good Things Winners of the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) Battle of the Bands, the Bronx-based Pacha Massive Have Shared the Stage With Artists Like Ozomatli,Aterciopelados, Sidestepper, and Yerba Buena

“Their songs are high-energy, funky Latin jams that combine Colombian cumbia,
Afro-Cuban son, Jamaican reggae-dancehall and all manner of breakbeats, dub
and drum-and-bass rhythms”
– NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Straight from the boogie-down Bronx, Nacional Records is proud to introduce its first U.S.-based signing, Pacha Massive. Pacha Massive (from “Pachamama’ meaning “Mother Earth”), is the creative collaboration between Dominican-born Nova (keys / guitar/ writer/ producer) and Colombian-born Maya (writer/bass). The result is a funky fusion of traditional Latin rhythms like Colombian cumbia, Dominican palo, reggae, dancehall, dub and electronica sure to get the pachanga fired up.

The duo met in New York while working on a project with Ivan Benavides (Sidestepper, Bloque, Carlos Vives) where a creative collaboration between the two led to the formation of Pacha Massive in 2005. Pacha Massive landed an impressive first gig opening for Colombian rockers Aterciopelados at Madison Square Garden and has since gone on to share the stage with artists like Ozomatli, Sidestepper, and Yerba Buena. After winning the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) Battle of the Bands contest (previous winners include Kinky and Los Abandoned who have both gone on to launch successful careers) the duo caught the attention of Nacional Records. Pacha Massive’s infectious track “Don’t Let Go” was featured last year on the Nacional Records soundtrack to the box-office hit “La Mujer de Mi Hermano,” and landed airplay on such leading tastemaker stations as Indie 103.1 (Los Angeles), KCRW (Los Angeles), KEXP (Seattle), and KUT (Austin).

Nova’s Dominican roots exposed him to a lot of traditional music like palo in addition to music from England and the U.S. played on Dominican radio. His passion for music began early, and as a youth he began building instruments out of whatever he could find using cans for drums, 2 X 4’s, rubber bands, etc. Nova recalls “When I came to the U.S. I got my first instrument on my 15th birthday, a drum set, and as the years passed I picked up guitar, bass, keys, percussion and finally the instrument that allowed me to solidify my ideas in a flexible and efficient way”¦.a Mac.” Nova describes his musical influences not necessarily as musicians, but rather as people “who have influenced me in the way I make music” citing Bruce Lee, Benjamin Franklin and Leonardo DaVinci as “people who had a bigger perspective and were more holistic in their craft”.

Maya was born in Colombia and raised in NYC’s Washington Heights. Her love of music also started at an early age with the violin and later became a career choice when she went to Cuba after graduating to study double bass. Her musical influences range from classical, salsa, bolero and traditional Colombian folklore to reggae, house and artists like Manu Chao, Hector Lavoe and Sidestepper.

“All Good Things” the group’s first album, will be released on February 20th, and is self-produced by Nova with additional mixing in Monterrey, Mexico by Alejandro Rosso of platinum-selling Mexican act Plastilina Mosh. For Nova, a seasoned musician who has played with acts like New York reggae-latin fusion band King Chango and Si*Se, self-producing was a positive experience “because no one knows your material better than yourself and you have the freedom to experiment until you stumble upon what you were looking for.” According to Maya, “our first album has a very personal sound to it. Written by both of us and being produced by Nova, it has a very Pacha sound”. Nova adds, “most songs deal with the struggles of everyday life, perseverance and those hardships we all go through to achieve our dreams”.

For more information about Pacha Massive and All Good Things, please contact Josh Norek or

Jennifer Sarkissian at Nacional Records – 818.763.1397 –- josh@cookman.com – jennifer@cookman.com

www.NacionalRecords.com

“The May 24 ”Colombia Without Mines” concert at the Gibson Amphitheatre was hosted by actress Salma Hayek and featured an international lineup in an emotionally charged acoustic show, with Juanes and fellow Colombian Carlos Vives, Dominican merengue legend Juan Luis Guerra, Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz, Italian pop singer Laura Pausini, as well as Venezuela’s Ricardo Montaner and Puerto Rican-Floridian Luis Fonsi.

The event raised $350,000 for Juanes’ Mi Sangre Foundation: $200,000 from ticket sales, $100,000 from radio and television campaigns and $50,000 from related fundraising efforts in Colombia.”

“There’s artistry to spare in contemporary Latin music. There’s passion and spontaneity and an exquisite sense of momentum that, against all odds, continues to push the genre forward — years after Ricky Martin ceased to live la vida loca and the so-called Latin music explosion came to an abrupt halt in this country.

The vitality of Latin music was apparent throughout the Colombia Sin Minas benefit concert Wednesday at the Gibson. Perhaps because it favored an unplugged, somewhat improvised format, the performances underscored the caliber of such heavyweights as Colombian pop rocker Juanes, Spanish heartthrob Alejandro Sanz and vallenato modernizer Carlos Vives.

The sold-out show benefited Colombia Sin Minas, an organization that helps the young victims of the many land mines that guerrilla fighters have spread in the countryside of the South American nation.”

“Yesterday Colombian singer Juanes announced a star studded lineup, including Carlos Vives and Alejandro Sanz, for a May 24th benefit concert at the Gibson amphitheater in Los Angeles. Colombia sin minas seeks to raise money for children that were victims of anti-personal mines in Colombia. Colombia ranks third for the most activated mines, just behind Afghanistan and Chechnya.”

“The recent launch of Miami TV station Mega TV included the presence of Latin stars Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee, Chayanne, Carlos Vives, Enrique Iglesias and Alejandro Sanz.

In other words, it was the sort of lineup one would most likely run across at an internationally televised award show rather than the launch of a TV channel.”

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The producer of the year nominees for the upcoming 2005 Latin Grammys may represent the first shift toward rock singer-songwriters in the awards’ history.
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But this year, three of the five - Sebastian Krys, Gustavo Santaolalla and Afo Verde - worked on groundbreaking albums by rock artists Juanes and Carlos Vives from Colombia, Diego Torres from Argentina, La Vela Puerca from Uruguay and JD Natasha from Miami. The other nominees are Paco De Lucia and Sergio George.

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