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Emilio Estefan may finally have his shot at getting the Miami Sound Machine named a national treasure. – President Barack Obama has deemed the former member of group member a suitable candidate for the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino

Tomas — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:00:08 +0000

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Emilio Estefan estudiará creación de museo hispano

Tomas — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:14:54 +0000

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The Estefans wouldn’t be the NFL’s first Hispanic owners. E. Javier Loya, CEO of CHOICE! Energy, is a Houston Texans limited partner.

Tomas — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:59:27 +0000

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Gloria and Emilio Estefan buy stake in Miami Dolphins

Tomas — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:57:15 +0000

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Rhythms & Rooms: Estefans embrace music in life & hotels

Tomas — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:42:14 +0000

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Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Jr. to Receive Award from Miami’s Beacon Council

Tomas — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:06:41 +0000

"The Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County’s official economic development organization, is honoring Miami residents Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Jr., founders of Estefan Enterprises, with the Jay Malina Award for their lifetime achievements and notable contributions to the growth of the arts, entertainment and hospitality industries in Miami-Dade County. Every year, The Beacon Council celebrates the diversity and entrepreneurship of its local economy by honoring a group of leading businesses and executives who through their work play a significant role in the areas of job creation, business expansion, corporate citizenship and leadership in their respective industries. The Seventh Annual Beacon Awards will be held on Thursday, March 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach, Florida.

The Jay Malina Award is named in honor of the late founder and co-chair of the One Community One Goal® project, Jay Malina. This year's honorees, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Jr. of Estefan Enterprises, Inc., represent the entrepreneurial spirit of the multi-cultural, multi-lingual people of Miami-Dade County. The company was founded in Miami Beach, Florida by the Estefans in 1986 and since then, they have grown their brand into a global entertainment empire spanning across numerous industries. Gloria and Emilio have over 30 businesses including music production, television and film production, music and print publishing, talent management, restaurants, hotels and real estate. As longtime Miami-Dade residents, they have also given back to the community through various charities, most recently, a $1 million gift to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. The Estefans are a vibrant business force, employing over 700 and promoting Miami-Dade worldwide.

Frank Nero, President & CEO of The Beacon Council states, “Miami-Dade is a global business destination in which the Estefans have long been a major catalyst for growth, not only in Miami, but worldwide. We are recognizing the legacy the Estefans have created in our community through their business and charitable investments, locally and internationally.”

The Beacon Council will also honor:

Florida International University (FIU) President Dr. Modesto A. Maidique: Internationally recognized as a leader in higher education, he has led FIU to become the nation’s largest Hispanic-serving university and one of the nation’s top public research universities, producing a highly skilled, knowledge-based workforce for Miami-Dade County.

Rene Ruiz Couture: Its founder and designer, Rene Ruiz, is a graduate of the Miami International University of Art & Design and has been building his couture, bridal and ready-to-wear brand across the globe from his design studio in Coral Gables, Florida. The new award is part of The Beacon Council’s Fashion & Lifestyle Initiative which seeks to raise Miami-Dade County’s profile as a Fashion & Lifestyle Industry hub.

The City of Miami and Mayor Manny Diaz: The City of Miami has begun laying the “green” groundwork for protecting our community’s environment, at the same time ensuring that the urban areas are more livable and sustainable for the future growth and economic health of Miami-Dade County.

Experience Aviation Inc.: Its founder, Barrington Irving, is the youngest solo and first black pilot to fly around the globe. He created the school in Opa-locka, Florida to address the shortage of youth pursuing careers in the fields of aviation and aerospace.

David Lawrence Jr.: Retired Miami Herald publisher and philanthropist who upon retirement, took up the cause of improving pre-K quality education and other initiatives that affect early childhood development in Miami-Dade. He is president of The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation and a national board member of the Foundation for Child Development.

Industry Awards will also be given out to the following companies doing business in Miami-Dade County:

Aviation: Barfield Inc.

Business Services: Business Centers International

Education: Miami International University of Art & Design

Financial Services: Community Bank of Florida

Healthcare Services: Miami Beach Community Health Center

Information Technology/Telecommunications: Blue Dasher Technologies

International Commerce: Seaboard Marine

Life Sciences: Schering-Plough Corporation

Visitor Industry: Miami Metrozoo/Zoological Society of Florida

Award Sponsors of The Beacon Council’s Seventh Annual Beacon Awards include: Florida Power & Light, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Baptist Health South Florida, Seitlin Insurance, Bank of America, Carlton Fields, Compuquip Technologies, International Finance Bank, Kroll and AXA Advisors. Event sponsors include: Diageo, The Miami Herald/el Nuevo Herald, Southern Audio Visual, Colonial Press International, Carey Limousines and Multivision Video & Film. "

Los Estefan incursionarán en el territorio gastronómico cubano, luego de que acaban de lanzar al mercado “La cocina Estefan”, una compilación de 60 recetas tradicionales

Tomas — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:33:49 +0000

9TH ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY® NOMINATIONS SPOTLIGHT ESTABLISHED ARTISTS AS WELL AS EMERGING TALENT CAFE TACVBA LEADS WITH SIX NOMINATIONS JUANES AND GUSTAVO SANTAOLALLA GARNER FIVE NODS EACH ANDRES CALAMARO, KANY GARCIA AND JULIETA VENEGAS RECEIVE FOUR NOMINATIONS; GLORIA ESTEFAN, VICTOR MANUELLE, SORAYA MORAES, XIMENA SARIÑANA, AND JOAN SEBASTIAN AMONG THOSE WHO HAVE THREE NOMINATIONS

Tomas — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:28:04 +0000

"PEPE AGUILAR, MARIA BETHANIA, ANDREA BOCELLI, TEGO CALDERON, DADDY YANKEE, PLACIDO DOMINGO, JOSE FELICIANO, VICENTE FERNANDEZ, FLEX, GILBERTO GIL, ALEJANDRA GUZMAN, LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE, GIAN MARCO, MANU CHAO, SERGIO MENDES, MOLOTOV, EDNITA NAZARIO, LAURA PAUSINI, MARIA RITA, OLGA TAÑON, TITO EL BAMBINO, CAETANO VELOSO, AND WISIN Y YANDEL ALSO AMONG THOSE NOMINATED 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Airs Nov. 13 on Univision Network Live From Toyota Center in Houston LOS ANGELES (Sept. 10, 2008) — The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards nominations were announced today at a press conference attended by national and international media at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. Artists reading nominations this morning included Buika, Lila Downs, Flex, Kany García, Esai Morales, Gustavo Santaolalla, and Ximena Sariñana. In a year that recognized an array of artists and creative professionals across numerous styles, the nominations celebrate and spotlight a unique mix of established and emerging artists. The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, set for Nov.13 at Toyota Center in Houston, will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central). Café Tacvba leads the nominations with six; Juanes and Gustavo Santaolalla garnered five nods each; Andrés Calamaro, Kany García and Julieta Venegas each received four nominations; 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Gloria Estefan, Victor Manuelle, Soraya Moraes, Ximena Sariñana, and Joan Sebastian are among those who earned three nods apiece. And a contingent of long-established artists and emerging music makers — including Pepe Aguilar, Maria Bethânia, Andrea Bocelli, Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee, Plácido Domingo, Jose Feliciano, Vicente Fernández, Flex, Gilberto Gil, Alejandra Guzmán, Los Tigres Del Norte, Gian Marco, Manu Chao, Sergio Mendes, Molotov, Ednita Nazario, Laura Pausini, Maria Rita, Olga Tañón, Tito El Bambino, Caetano Veloso, and Wisin y Yandel — each earned nominations. "In its ninth year, the Latin GRAMMY nominations continue to reflect a diverse and eclectic worldwide Latin music community of well-respected artists while bringing fresh new acts and trends to the forefront," said Gabriel Abaroa, President of The Latin Recording Academy®. "With more than 5,000 entries this year, it's encouraging to see so many music makers and professionals participate in the awards process, and to see so many albums, songs, and creators getting due recognition from peers. The world will be watching on Nov. 13, and there will be much to celebrate." This year's Album Of The Year category features established superstars as well as rising new talent: Spain's Buika for Niña De Fuego; Mexico's Café Tacvba for Sino and Vicente Fernández for Para Siempre; Puerto Rico's Kany García for Cualquier Día; and Colombia's Juanes for La Vida…Es Un Ratico. A similar diversity can be seen in the Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album category: Maria Bethânia for Dentro Do Mar Tem Rio — Ao Vivo; Chico Buarque for Chico Buarque Carioca — Ao Vivo; Seu Jorge for América Brasil O Disco; Omara Portuondo e Maria Bethânia for Omara Portuondo e Maria Bethânia; Roberta Sá for Que Belo Estranho Dia Pra Se Ter Alegria; and Caetano Veloso for Multishow Ao Vivo Cê. Café Tacvba's six nominations include: Album Of The Year and Best Alternative Album for Sino, Record Of The Year and Best Alternative Song for "Volver A Comenzar," and Song Of The Year and Best Rock Song for "Esta Vez." Earning five nods each are: Juanes for Album Of The Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Album for La Vida…Es Un Ratico, and Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Short Form Music Video for "Me Enamora;" and musician/songwriter/producer Gustavo Santaolalla with two nominations in Record Of The Year (as producer on Café Tacvba's "Volver A Comenzar" and Juanes' "Me Enamora"), two nominations in Album Of The Year (as producer on Café Tacvba's Sino and Juanes' La Vida...Es Un Ratico), and a nomination in Best Short Form Music Video (Bajofondo's "Pa' Bailar," as a member of the group). Andrés Calamaro, Kany García and Julieta Venegas earned four nominations apiece: Calamaro for Best Rock Solo Vocal Album (La Lengua Popular), two nods in Best Rock Song ("Carnaval De Brasil" and "Mi Gin Tonic"), and Best Alternative Song ("5 Minutos Más [Minibar]"); García for Album Of The Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album (Cualquier Día), Song Of The Year ("Hoy Ya Me Voy"), and Best New Artist; and Venegas for Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year ("El Presente"), and Best Alternative Album and Best Long Form Music Video (MTV Unplugged). Five artists garnered three nods each: 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Gloria Estefan for Traditional Tropical Album and Best Long Form Music Video (90 Millas) and Best Tropical Song ("Píntame De Colores," with Emilio Estefan Jr., Alberto Gaitan & Ricardo Gaitan); Victor Manuelle for Best Salsa Album (Soy), Best Traditional Tropical Album (Una Navidad A Mi Estilo), and Best Tropical Song ("Llegó El Amor"); Soraya Moraes for Best Christian Album (Spanish Language) (Tengo Sed De Ti), Best Christian Album (Portuguese Language) (Som Da Chuva), and Best Brazilian Song ("Som Da Chuva," with Marco Moraes); Ximena Sariñana for Best New Artist, Best Alternative Song ("Normal"), and Producer Of The Year; and Joan Sebastian for Album Of The Year (producer on Vicente Fernandez's Para Siempre), Best Banda Album (No Es De Madera), and Best Regional Mexican Song "Estos Celos"). The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature 49 categories and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted on the Internet by Univision Online (the official online partner of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at latingrammy.univision.com. For more information, a complete list of nominees, and media credentialing instructions, please visit www.grammy.com. Tickets to the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be on sale starting Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. CT, and may be purchased at select Houston area Randall's locations, via phone by dialing 1.866.4HOUTIX (1.866.446.8849), or via the Internet at www.toyotacentertix.com. Tickets will be available at the Toyota Center box office beginning Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. CT. "

Latin Music USA – A Multi-Media Event Premieres January 21, 2009 on PBS

Tomas — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:43:05 +0000

"From Latin Jazz and Mambo to Salsa, Tejano, Chicano Rock, Latin pop, and Reggaeton, Latin Music USA tells the story of the rise of new American music forged from powerful Latin roots and reveals the often overlooked influence of Latin music on Jazz, Hip Hop, Rhythm and Blues and Rock and Roll - and on all of American culture. It's a fresh take on our musical history, reaching across time and across musical genres to embrace the exciting hybrid sounds created by Latinos, musical fusions that have deeply enriched popular music in the US over more than five decades.

The series features memorable characters and vibrant music and dance showcasing the impressive range of Latin music in the US, including, among others, Salsa greats Willy Colon and Marc Anthony; the Latin-inflected sound found in much of sixties Rock and Roll from the Drifters to Motown to the Rolling Stones; the genius of Texas accordion player Flaco Jimenez; Carlos Santana; Linda Ronstadt; the legendary Chicano rock band Los Lobos; megastars Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Ricky Martin and Juanes; Miami rapper Pitbull; and Reggaeton performers Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderon. The life experiences of these and many other unforgettable artists will reveal how Latinos have reinvented music in the United States and forged new identities within this country, while never losing sight of their own rich traditions.

Produced by a world-class production team at WGBH and the BBC, Latin Music USA "invites the audience into the vibrant musical conversation between Latinos and non-Latinos that has helped shape the history of popular music in the United States," says series producer Adriana Bosch. The multimedia project is anchored by a four-hour documentary series that premieres on January 21, 2009 on PBS stations nationwide.

"Latin Music USA has the potential to be a cultural milestone, advancing Americans' understanding of Latino rhythm and music as a dynamic player in shaping American society past, present and future," said John F. Wilson, senior vice president and chief television programming executive, PBS. "And music, the universal language, communicates this phenomenon in a most irresistible way.""

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PBS to present “Latin Music USA in January 2009

Tomas — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:54:02 +0000

"The program examines the influence of Latin music on rock, blues, jazz and hip-hop. The featured performers include Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Linda Ronstadt, Carlos Santana, Marc Anthony, Los Lobos, Ricky Martin and Miami rapper Pitbull."

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Thalía is the new face of AT&T

Tomas — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:03:57 +0000

"Directed by Emilio Estefan, two new commercials show Thalía attracting a Hispanic audience with her new song "Ten paciencia""

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Emilio and Gloria Estefan Honored at Star-Studded FedEx/St. Jude Gala to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Tomas — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:17:52 +0000

"St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), the premier pediatric cancer research center, celebrated its sixth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala by honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan for their commitment to international healthcare, the local community, and the music and entertainment industry. The star-studded event took place on May 17, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080606/24375 )

On the red carpet, St. Jude patients rubbed elbows with some of the brightest stars from the Latin music and entertainment industry who came to support Daisy Fuentes, celebrity chair, and her fight against childhood cancer. More than 550 guests were treated to live performances by Luis Fonsi, Jeremías and Valeria Gastaldi. During the night's entertainment, Emilio Estefan took to the stage alongside Victor Manuelle for an unforgettable impromptu performance. Among the other celebrity guests who came to support St. Jude were Candela Ferro, Khotan Fernandez, Fanny Lu, Ana María Canseco, Lili Estefan, Génesis Rodríguez, María Celeste Arrarás and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht.

"It was truly wonderful to see the Hispanic community of South Florida come together to support St. Jude," said John P. Moses, Chief Executive Officer for ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. "Thanks to the supporters and sponsors of this gala, St. Jude is able to provide hope for sick children and their families from all over the world."

The money raised from this event will help St. Jude continue its groundbreaking research and lifesaving care for children from across the country and around the world who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Two other special guests for the evening were St. Jude patients Lucas Solberg and Stephan Boehme Gutierrez, who shared their story of survival with guests. The gala also included a cocktail reception and silent auction, which included a shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue and dinner for 10 with artist Romero Britto.

The Estefans join other top Latin artists and entertainers who have supported the lifesaving mission of St. Jude over the past few years, including Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Smits, Daisy Fuentes, Cristian Castro, Luis Enrique, José Feliciano, Luis Fonsi, Jeremías, Fanny Lu, Carlos Ponce, Gilberto Santa Rosa and the late Soraya.

Gala sponsors included FedEx Express, Stanford Financial Group, Universal Music Latino, VISA International, Univision Radio, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Maya, Southern Wine and Spirits of South Florida, Sea Latino, The "M" Point, KPMG, Yahoo! Telemundo, Telefonica, DDB, Car Factory Outlet, Lopez-Cantera Foundation, CB Richard Ellis, Coors Brewing Company, Inktel Direct, Jefferson Lee Ford III Memorial Foundation, Zubi Advertising, The Paper Fetish, The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive en Español, Merrill Lynch, Leon Medical Centers and Grey Goose Vodka.

For more information on this event, or for information on next year's gala, please call 1-800-278-3383 or visit www.stjude.org/miamigala.

ABOUT ST. JUDE CHLDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org."

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Latin Pop Star Ana Cristina to Kick-Off Her 23rd Birthday Events at Mynt Lounge and Vita Restaurant ‘Sex and the City Style’

Tomas — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:29:27 +0000

"More than 450 guests, ranging from Miami's movers and shakers, young elite, models, and famous faces in the Latin and Hip hop music industry join International singing sensation, Ana Cristina in honor of her 23rd Birthday Celebration.

Kicking off at the Italian eatery, VITA at 9:00 pm, the princess-themed tiara-clad Ana Cristina will share an intimate dinner with 7 members of her closest friends and family. Fast forwarding to 12:00 am, an exuberant bash at the newly remodeled Mynt Lounge awaits while its usually themed rooms transform into the birthday of the year, bearing the likeness of Ana Cristina, on a giant image projector and displaying cover art photos across the length of the front wall.

"I'm wearing a sparkle mint dress by Betsy Johnson, to go with the whole theme of the rooms of Mynt and today's debut of the Sex and the City Movie," says Ana Cristina. "It is important to stay fabulous at any age, whether you're going to be turning 23 or 93!" Spoken like a modern day Carrie Bradshaw.

As the evening progresses, guests will dance the night away and get a sneak CD preview of Ana Cristina's newly recorded R&B pop song, "Envy."

About Ana Cristina:
Born in Miami, Florida on June 2, 1985, The Cuban-American singer's prodigious 5 octave vocal range has opened the doors for her to sing in hundreds of television shows and events. At the age of 15, Ana Cristina signed with Sony Discos, to which she then completed her first Spanish Language self-titled debut "Ana Cristina."

She was chosen out of a star-studded list of some of the most respected performers in the nation to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" for the presidential inauguration on January 20, 2005. In 2006, Ana Cristina was chosen by the Univision Network to sing the promotional theme song for Envision Sports' 2006 World Cup Germany entitled, "You Can Change the World."

On October 6, 2006, Ana Cristina was invited to sing in the White House for a private show produced by Emilio Estefan. Ana Cristina is currently working on material for an English language debut album.

http://www.anacristina.com"

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Latin Superstar Juan Gabriel Joins Universal Music Group (UMG)

Tomas — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:20:57 +0000

"International recording superstar and prolific songwriter Juan Gabriel, one of Latin music's most important artists, has signed global recording and publishing agreements with Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company. New recordings from Juan Gabriel will be released through Universal Music Latin America, while his publishing rights (which include his entire catalog of songs from his thirty-plus-year career) will be represented exclusively by Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) throughout the world. The agreement was announced today by Jesus Lopez, Chairman & CEO of Latin America and Iberian Peninsula; David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, UMPG; Eddie Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Latin America, UMPG; and Juan Gabriel.

"Juan Gabriel is one of music's greatest treasures and we are thrilled that he has decided to start the newest chapter of his storied career with Universal," stated Mr. Lopez.

"Juan Gabriel has remained an important artist for so many years in part because he's a gifted songwriter who is responsible for creating an incredible catalog of songs," commented Mr. Renzer. "We look forward to working with him on taking his music to the next level on a global basis."

"Juan Gabriel may very well be the most relevant Mexican songwriter of the last three decades," added Mr. Fernandez. "From Pop to Ranchero and back, his music has traveled throughout Latin America and Spain."

One of the most successful Mexican vocalists of all time, Juan Gabriel has been making hit music for over 35 years and has achieved unrivaled success throughout his years as a songwriter and performer. He was the first artist to sell over one million singles in Mexico and has since gone on to sell over 100 million copies of his albums, performing to sold-out crowds around the world. As an internationally-renowned recording artist, Juan Gabriel has received numerous awards throughout his career, including ASCAP Songwriter of the Year, four Billboard Music Awards, six Grammy nominations, numerous Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, and an induction into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame in 1996.

Juan Gabriel is widely considered one of the leading ambassadors of Latin music throughout the world. As a songwriter, his songs have been recorded by a variety of artists, including Marc Anthony, Cristian Castro, Rocio Durcal, Maldita Vecindad, Jose Jose and Thalia, among many others. Juan Gabriel is also an actor who has appeared in such films as Nobleza Ranchera, Del Otro Lado del Puerte, and Es Mi Vida. Some of his best known songs include "Pero Que Necesidad," "Hasta Que Te Conoci," "Te Sigo Amando," and "Querida," which remained atop the Mexican music charts for over a year.

About Universal Music Latin America

Universal Music Latin America is the award-winning Latin division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's largest music company, with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation.

UMG's labels include Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Emarcy, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Records South and Verve Music Group, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, a new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising company; and Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division.

Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.

About Universal Music Publishing Group

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is the industry's leading global music publishing operation and is part of Universal Music Group. UMPG represents music in every genre from many of the world's top songwriters and catalogs including U2, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Coldplay, Nelly, Juan Gabriel, Ciara, Dave Grohl, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Mary J. Blige, Beastie Boys, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, Henry Mancini, Christina Aguilera and Linkin Park, among many others. UMPG is also a global leader in the areas of Production Music, Christian and Classical Music.

For More Information Please Contact:

Peter LoFrumento
Universal Music Group
212.331.2585

Grant Pavolka
Universal Music Group
212.331.2562"

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Gustavo Santaolalla to Be Honored as BMI Icon at 15th Annual Latin Awards Ceremony

Tomas — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:24:12 +0000

"Grammy and Oscar award-winning composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla will become a BMI Icon Thursday, June 12, at the performing right organization's 15th annual Latin Awards. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles and hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Assistant Vice President, Latin Music, Delia Orjuela, the black-tie, invitation-only gala will also recognize the songwriters and publishers of the past year's top BMI Latin songs played on American radio and television.

The BMI Icon award is bestowed on creators who have had a "unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers." An all-star musical tribute will pay homage to the achievements of Gustavo Santaolalla, who joins an elite list of past honorees that includes Latin music titans Los Tigres Del Norte, Juan Luis Guerra and Carlos Santana, along with legends Willie Nelson, Brian Wilson, Isaac Hayes, Paul Simon, Dolly Parton and the late James Brown.

In addition to the Icon tribute, the ceremony will also recognize the Latin Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year. Previous honorees include Latin superstars Juanes, Shakira, Estefano, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Wisin & Yandel, Luis Miguel and Cristian Castro.

Broadcast Music, Inc.(R) (BMI) is an American performing right organization that represents more than 375,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music and more than 6.5 million works. BMI's most recent financial results, $839 million in performing right collections for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, were the highest for any copyright organization in the world. BMI has represented the most popular and beloved music from around the world for over 65 years. The non-profit-making U.S. corporation collects license fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes as royalties to the musical creators and copyright owners it represents. "

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“Los Zeros” style is eclectic

Tomas — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:14:25 +0000

"It's getting late in the decade, and we don't even have a proper name for it. There is a strong sense of how we think of pop music history in terms of "the '70s," "the '80s," and even "the '90s," and Latin music has its parallel moments - think the Fania All-Stars, Julio Iglesias, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Juan Luis Guerra, the Buena Vista Social Club and, finally, Daddy Yankee. It's time we locate contemporary Latin music trends in something called "Los Zeros."

What characterizes the era of Los Zeros? One trend, urban pop, has its roots in the '90s, when rap and dancehall en Español laid the groundwork for reggaetón. The influence of '70s and '80s styles such as reggae and post-disco R&B crept gradually into Latin music until a new hybrid of polyrhythmic Caribbean beats and slow-jam aesthetics created the urban pop sound. Now, what once seemed separate genres - hard-core reggaetón, romantic pop, salsa, merengue, cumbia and bachata - are all part of a new fusion."

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Blogante News for Friday – December 14th, 2007

Tomas — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:31:00 +0000

NOTES: This will more than likely be my last post until I have driven 2000+ miles back to Missouri. This time I am going the southern route through Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, Dallas and then I am not sure what route I will take. Los Angeles has been fun, interesting and productive, I will be back. My adventure continues

Press Releases - Iif you are still sending me press releases, you need to check out CIMS because I get 1000s press releases a month and most I have to ignore because of time. It is to your advantage to utilize CIMS.

Would anyone be interested in a ad-free paid subscription model? Say you get a cleaned up version of HispanicTips for $24 a year. If there is enough interest, I could implement something like this. - Gracias, Tomás

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Dialogue: Emilio Estefan

Tomas — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:03:54 +0000

"As a child in Havana, Emilio Estefan stunned his family when he proclaimed he wanted to pursue a career in music. Despite no musical background, Estefan doggedly pursued his passion after moving to the U.S. as a teenager. Three decades later, Estefan is a major figure in Latin music, with 14 Latin Grammys to his credit. Both an expert and enthusiastic champion of a vibrant musical genre he clearly loves, Estefan has now channeled his passion into a documentary called "90 Millas," which he shot while recording the album of the same name with his wife, recording star Gloria Estefan. Emilio spoke to The Hollywood Reporter's Kevin Cassidy about his foray into filmmaking and the need to preserve the history of Cuban music."

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Emilio Estefan brings passion for Latin music to film

Tomas — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:30:50 +0000

"As a child in Havana, Emilio Estefan stunned his family when he proclaimed he wanted to pursue a career in music. Despite no musical background, Estefan doggedly pursued his passion after moving to the United States as a teenager.

Three decades later, Estefan is a major figure in Latin music, with 14 Latin Grammys to his credit. Both an expert and enthusiastic champion of a vibrant musical genre he clearly loves, Estefan has now channeled his passion into a documentary called "90 Millas," which he shot while recording the album of the same name with his wife, recording star Gloria Estefan."

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Estefans bring Rhythm to Dubai fest

Tomas — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:50:49 +0000

"From mambo to conga, the sounds of Cuba helped spice up the Dubai International Film Festival on Tuesday as the inaugural Rhythm & Reels sidebar kicked off with the help of a music power couple.

In a wide-ranging press conference to discuss their Rhythm & Reels entry "90 Millas el Documental" (90 Miles the Documentary), director Emilio Estefan and wife Gloria -- who appears in the film -- stressed how proud they are to be bringing Latin music to the Middle East thanks to DIFF.
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