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LATV, the nation’s first bilingual music/entertainment network distributed via digital multicast, announced today that it was dedicating its prime-time block on Tuesday, August 12 to Mexican singing sensation Julieta Venegas. From 7:00 p.m. ET to 12:30 a.m. ET, the national network will have the artist on every one of its programs, including En Concierto (In Concert), where Venegas gave a live performance in July at LATV studios in front of a packed studio audience.

“We wanted to showcase Julieta Venegas in a way that only we can, given our exclusive concert footage and the interviews that we’ve conducted over the years with this hugely popular performer,” said Luca Bentivoglio, LATV VP, Programming. “LATV and Julieta have followed similar paths. When she was starting out, Julieta visited our studios when we were just a local channel. We’re very proud that she’s come back to perform for us when she is such a big star and we’re a national network.”

The format for LATV’s evening with Julieta Venegas is as follows:
– 4:00 p.m. ET, Mi Beat. Whether it’s pop, rock, reggaetón, rap or indie, Mi Beat showcases the latest videos and the hottest hits. Julieta hosts a selection of all her best videos.
– 5:00 p.m. ET, The List. Julieta VJ’s with a play list of her favorite videos.
– 6:00 p.m. ET, En La Zona. A toast to all that is current and hip, host Marcela Pezet interviews Julieta on her life, singing career and whether she plans to venture into English-language songwriting.
– 6:30 p.m. ET, En Concierto. Taped in front of a live audience in its own state-of-the-art studios, LATV’s En Concierto is legendary for introducing new artists and established rock stars. This brand new program is headlined by Julieta and hosted by VJ Pili Montilla.
– 7:00 p.m. ET, Texty Videos. Where the TV meets the PC, Texty Videos hooks up texting viewers nationwide in this interactive forum played against the backdrop of Julieta Venegas videos. VJ Alexis de la Rocha hosts this virtual 21st century town hall.
– 8:00 p.m. ET, Verdad y Fama (Truth and Fame) In-depth, thought-provoking and never, ever dull, Verdad y Fama features Julieta Venegas in this original biopic.
– 9:00 p.m. ET, Classic En Concierto. An LATV hall of fame performance by Julieta Venegas.
– 9:30 p.m. ET, En Concierto. For viewers that missed it earlier, or just want to see her again, Julieta live in front of LATV audiences.

LATV currently has 33 affiliation agreements across the country in 19 of the top 25 Hispanic television markets. LATV is also carried on basic cable through its affiliates and in Los Angeles on KJLA via cable, broadcast and DBS. This brings the total number of households reached to 32 million in the United States and Puerto Rico. It also places the network in nine of the top 10 Hispanic television markets and six of the top DMAs.

About LATV:
Headquartered in Los Angeles, LATV is the nation’s first bilingual/bicultural entertainment and music network distributed via digital multicast. A pioneer in bicultural youth broadcasting, LATV has been in the Los Angeles market since 2001 and launched nationally on April 23, 2007. Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc. is an investor in the national network and has a minority ownership interest in the Company as well as a seat on its Board of Directors. Targeting the 18- to 34-year-old Latino, LATV’s programming bouquet offers a range of content that includes multi-genre music, lifestyle and entertainment. The network is ad-supported and offers an array of programming that is original and exclusive. The company also owns LatiNation, LLC, which nationally syndicates the programs American Latino TV and LatiNation. For more information, visit LATV online at www.latv.com . “

Yeah, yeah yeah…Everyone’s hot on Julieta now, but we’ve been hooked on Ms. Venegas since her darker De Mis Pasos days. Finally, Julieta’s well-deserved praise has translated from Latin America to los Estados Unidos. With a successful unplugged album keeping her in the top five spots of the Latin Billboard pop chart, and a new single out, the Mexicana is taking the Northeast by storm.”*

- The Recently Released Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged Album And Its First Single “El Presente” BOTH Continue At #1 On The Charts In Mexico

- In The U.S., The Album & Single Are Both In The Top-5 Of The “Latin Pop” Charts

- Julieta Receives Critical Praise For Her First Ever-Performance In Boston, And Fills New York’s Central Park SummerStage To Capacity - Forcing The Venue To Shut Its Doors Early – As Thousands Turn Out For Her Free Performance At The LAMC

“Venegas  [is] a true Latin pop star. Forget about Shakira. There’s a new Latina pop star in town… The adoring throng in attendance showered Venegas and her 14-piece ensemble with love, singing every word to the opener, “Limon Y Sal,” …She was a nonstop display of multi-instrumental talent: playing accordion on “Seria Feliz,” strumming guitar on “Algo Esta Cambiando” and playing electric piano on “Mirame Bien” and the gorgeously melancholic “Lento.” While the unplugged format cast an old-world, organic feel, it didn’t stop the band from treating songs distinctively. The string quartet on hand added dramatic texture to “Amores Perros” and the recent “El Presente,” a No. 1 hit in Mexico and Argentina, possessed ska-like punch. Trumpets, banjos, ukuleles and woodwinds also contributed… you couldn’t help but get caught up in the festive energy. It’s a rare pleasure to see an audience so genuinely excited - and with good reason.” – Boston Herald, 7/12/08

“Venegas has fans falling for her sweet sound… More than a phenomenal voice and a clutch of hit songs, nothing flatters a pop star quite like grace and understatement. Julieta Venegas is such an artist. She made her Boston debut Thursday night, and from her simple greeting - “Hola. Buenas noches, Boston” - you’d never know she’s one of the most celebrated musicians in Latin pop today, an ambassador of good will who’s beloved by her peers far outside her native Mexico… a young singer-songwriter with a big heart and an even bigger audience… She’s no doubt the only pop star who can prompt a zealous fan to exclaim, “Oh, good! I see the accordion coming out! …The lush setting was an extension of Venegas’s new “MTV Unplugged” album, which captured her live and carefree with cameos from mutual admirers (Spanish rapper La Mala Rodríguez and uber-producer Gustavo Santaolalla, among them)… she stripped several of her songs to their cores, revealing emotions you didn’t detect the first time around… Venegas’s recent hits, the inescapable “Me Voy” and “Eres Para Mí,” both from 2006’s “Limón y Sal,” recaptured the unlikely juxtaposition of joy and heartbreak that made them so catchy in the first place. For a final encore, Venegas launched into “Andar Conmigo,” wandering away from the microphone, playing her accordion, and engaging the audience. It was time to go, but no one wanted her to. So she mouthed the lyrics, needlessly: The audience, louder each refrain, sang the song for - and to - her.” - Boston Globe, 7/12/08

“Venegas is one of the Mexican rockers who are spinning together everything they hear — rock, funk and pop from the United States; boleros; reggae; electronics; accordions — in songs that are as engaging and catchy as they are ambitious… Venegas brings sly insights to love songs… [and] is now a full-fledged hit maker” – NY  Times

Julieta Venegas came backed by a 13-piece band that included a string quartet, brass, keys and percussion…By the time she came on, the venue was filled to capacity (many latecomers were turned back at the door)…It was impressive to notice that Venegas did something seemingly impossible – she played what seemed to be an intimate show to a crowd of thousands. She showcased not only her vocal chops but also her ability on the guitar, piano and accordion, going through a mix of pop, rock and more traditionally sounding material…Venegas’ music has quite a universal appeal.”

- Miami New Times, 7/14/08 (reporting from Central Park Summerstage in New York)

Julieta Venegas is such an artist. She made her Boston debut Thursday night at the Roxy, and from her simple greeting - “Hola. Buenas noches, Boston” - you’d never know she’s one of the most celebrated musicians in Latin pop today, an ambassador of good will who’s beloved by her peers far outside her native Mexico.”*

I have an obsession and her name is Julieta Venegas.

These days the hottest rock music comes out of the Latin world and a waifish Mexican rockera you’ve probably never heard of leads the pack. Julieta Venegas was born in California, but the Tijuana-raised singer is no crossover queen–her eclectic, Grammy-winning pop and rock compositions are all-Spanish-all-the-time. She’s a rich and poetic lyricist, with a voice at times sweet and bouncy, at times haunting. Oh dear, stop me before I hit Repeat yet again.”*

First Single “El Presente” Notches A Fourth Consecutive Week At #1 in Mexico, And Leaps Into The Top-20 At Radio in The United States

“[Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged] is magical…To enjoy Julieta Venegas, one must truly listen to and see this new CD and DVD…Julieta took the acoustic concept to another level. Not only was she accompanied by virtuoso musicians, but she created a musical world were she reinvented her own songs, innovated sounds and brought magic to the stage with her collaborations”- La Opinion-La Vibra COVER (translated)

To Celebrate The Release Of Her Already Critically Praised Unplugged CD & DVD, Julieta Venegas Was In New York To Tape MTV Tr3’s MiTRL and To Meet Fans At An In-store While The Complete Unplugged Performance Was Seen Above On A Giant Times Square Video Screen

Tune-In To MTV Tr3s At 4:00PM (ET) on Thursday, June 19^th To See Julieta On MiTRL

“For her [Unplugged], the smart, lyrical singer-songwriter made sure to never zap any energy from her thoughtful, spirited and sometimes offbeat brand of Latin pop and rock with a Mexican twist. [Venegas] gathered a studio full of great artists – including guests Gustavo Santaolalla, Marisa Monte and La Mala Rodríguez – then comfortably refashioned staples as well as four fresh tracks. There’s no pigeonholing her. “El Presente,” one of the new tunes, [is] breezy, up-tempo and perfect for radio… then she throws in “Algún Día,” a delightful tuba- and banjo-fueled jaunt” - Dallas Morning News

“[Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged finds] Venegas armed with the best musicians and collaborators who she could find from all corners of the planet.” – People en Espanol

Julieta Venegas with MiTRL host Carlos Santos at MTV’s Times Square Studio – Credit: Brian Appio/ mtvtr3s.com

Julieta Venegas rocked the stage at MTV Unplugged with this intense acoustic performance of sus éxitos, including “Eres Para Mi” (featuring La Mala Rodriguez), “Me Voy,” and new songs, “El Presente” and “Ilusión.”"*

With the start of summer nearly upon us, we thought you might like to see an overview/ reminder of some key Latin music album releases and concert dates from our artists coming up quickly. Below is a timeline of key dates, followed by a brief overview for each artist. If you need copies of any albums, or would like to attend a specific concert, please let us know…

Album Releases (See details below)

June 03: ‘In The Heights’ Original Broadway Cast recording – Produced by Andres Levin

June 10:  Sergio Mendes’ Encanto

June 17: Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged

Special Latin Music TV Broadcasts

June 05:“Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged” premieres on MTV Tr3s

June 15: A Three-Hour Special on The ALAS Organization’s historic “Concierto por los Niños” will be broadcast by Univision from 7-10PM ET/PT

Key Concert Dates & Other Events

June 06 – Los Tigres del Norte - Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid Hudson Civic

June 07 – Los Tigres del Norte - Asbury Park, NJ - Convention Hall

June 12: Gustavo Santaolalla Honored as the year’s ICON at BMI’s 15th annual Latin Awards in Los Angeles

June 14 - Los Tigres del Norte - Highland Park, IL (Chicago) - Ravinia Festival/Martin Theater

June 17: Julieta Venegas- In-store Appearance – New York, NY – Virgin Megastore (Times Square)

June 21: Sergio Mendes - New York, NY - JVC Jazz Festival / Carnegie Hall

June 23: Sergio Mendes - Philadelphia, PA- World Café Live

June 25: Sergio Mendes - Somerville, MA (Boston) - Somerville Theatre

July 01: Sergio Mendes -Vienna, VA (Wash DC) - The Filene Center

July 09: CuCu Diamantes – New York, NY - Central Park Summerstage (LAMC)

July 10: Julieta Venegas – Boston, MA – Roxy

July 12: Julieta Venegas – New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage (LAMC)

July 12: Juan Luis Guerra - Miami, FL- American Airlines Arena

July 18: Juan Luis Guerra- New York, NY - Madison Sq. Garden

Aug.03: Juan Luis Guerra - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre

Aug.22: Café Tacvba – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre

Aug.23: Café Tacvba – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands Festival (Golden Gate St. Park)

For Long-Lead Planning: Things To Watch For In The Fall

- Grammy & Five-Time Latin Grammy winners CALLE 13 plan to release their eagerly awaited third album.

- Julieta Venegas Will Undertake More extensive tour dates in September

- The 9^th Annual LATIN GRAMMY Awards will take place November 13^th in Houston, TX

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.

For more information on JULIETA VENEGAS, please contact John Reilly at 212.445.8440 / jreilly@rogersandcowan.com

Or Sylvia Bedrosian at 212.445.8424 / sbedrosian@rogersandcowan.com

In celebration of the highly anticipated worldwide premiere of “Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged,” MTV Tr3s is giving Julieta fans an unprecedented and intimate look at the Mexican singer/songwriter through its marquee “Artists Speaking Tr3s” superstar campaign, beginning on May 16th. The campaign will run for more than six weeks and features nine vignettes, co-created with Julieta, that show a side of her that fans have never before seen. There’s also exclusive programming, online and mobile experiences and several exclusive performances and appearances that make up “Artists Speaking Tr3s: Julieta Venegas.”

“In this Artists Speaking Tr3s campaign, Julieta is literally surrounded by LOVE because it is a recurring source of inspiration for her,” explains Jesus Lara, Senior Vice President of Music and Talent, MTV Tr3s and MTV/VH1 Latin America.

Created by the MTV Tr3s On-Air Promotions team in collaboration with the artist, Julieta’s nine vignettes feature stripped down versions of the world to provide a clean and aesthetic place where Julieta plays, talks and interacts with LOVE. The vignettes explore the different ways and forms in which she does this, from living it, talking about it, using it and expressing it in her writing, music and songs.

In addition to the extensive on-air promo campaign, Julieta will also be featured in exclusive and multiplatform programming such as “Videologia” (May 26th at 9 PM) and “Making MTV Unplugged (May 26th at 9:30 PM) and the premiere of “Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged” (June 5th at 9 PM).

Starting May 16th, viewers can learn more about Julieta’s MTV Unplugged by visiting www.unplugged.mtvtr3s.com. “Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged” will be available in full on www.unplugged.mtvtr3s.com starting June 5th, and affiliated programming will be posted to the site prior to the show’s airdate. Throughout the campaign, users can learn more about Julieta via her MTV Tr3s artist page packed with music videos new and old, Artists Speaking Tr3s vignettes, a behind-the-scenes of Artists Speaking Tr3s video exclusive, photos, bios and more. MTV Tr3s Mobile will feature long-form versions of the on-air promos.

On June 17th, New York’s Times Square will be flooded with fans anxious to catch a glimpse of Julieta as she makes an appearance on “Mi TRL,” which will be projected on a public jumbo 44 1/2 foot video screen for all to see. Julieta will follow her “Mi TRL” taping with an appearance at the Virgin Megastore at 7 PM where she will autograph copies of her “Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged” CD/DVD, which is being released the same day by Sony/BMG. “Mi TRL” featuring Julieta airs on June 19th at 4 PM.

The “Artists Speaking Tr3s” campaign with Julieta Venegas wraps up on Saturday July 12th when the channel sponsors a free concert with her as part of New York Summerstage.

“Julieta Venegas is one of those rare artists who is known not only for her amazing musical talent but also for her distinct interpretive style which has earned her fans throughout the world,” added Lara. “Julieta was the muse of LOVE in our Artists Speaking Tr3s campaign and only MTV Tr3s is able to present her in such an innovative way. It was exciting to provide her with the creative platform of the Artists Speaking Tr3s campaign and we are thrilled to provide our audience with such a special look at her and her music.”

MTV Tr3s selects superstar Latino artists throughout the year for its “Artists Speaking Tr3s” campaign and collaborates with them on the creation of distinctive, customized spots that offer fans the most intimate television programming experience — an unprecedented and unique look at their favorite artists, their music and their lives. Previous “Artists Speaking Tr3s” artists include Aventura, Enrique Iglesias, and AB Quintanilla.

“Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged” provided an acoustic platform for Julieta to showcase new songs and perform some of her biggest hits in an intimate setting before a live audience. During the show, she integrated an eclectic mix of rhythm and harmony by incorporating an array of instruments including the tuba, clarinet, xylophone, flute and a string quartet, among others, giving a new twist to some of her classic hits such as “Limón y Sal,” “Lento” and “Me Voy.” New songs included “El Presente”, “Algún Día”, “Mira la Vida” and “Ilusión.”

MTV Tr3s (www.mtvtr3s.com) is the most widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth and is currently seen in 6.3 million Hispanic TV households and 33.3 million total TV households. 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 and celebrate their hybrid identity and culture. In addition to music programming, the MTV Tr3s programming slate features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs.”*

San Francisco, CA MAY 6, 2008 - CONVERGENCE will showcase the most progressive Latin alternative bands and artists whose music challenges and provokes the listener. This mini festival within a festival will present three consecutive concerts with genres of Latin alternative ranging from Noise to Punk to Indie, Reggae and New Wave. .

The Latin Alternative Rock scene in Northern California has been developing and growing steadily for years, yet there has been no festival exclusively showcasing this genre until now. CONVERGENCE will be the first Latin Alternative rock concert series to do this. The goals of CONVERGENCE will be to:

• Support emerging local talent
• Firmly establish continuous Latin Alternative Rock programming in Northern California
• Encourage collaborations and foster community amongst all alternative and independent rock artists locally, nationally and internationally.
• Introduce new Latin Alternative Rock “Buzz” bands

ABOUT MISSION CREEK MUSIC and ARTS FESTIVAL
Mission Creek was founded in 1996, as an effort to promote local Bay Area music and eventually other forms of art that now include film, dance, visual arts, literature, and multimedia performance. Local Bay Area musician/artist Jeff Ray founded the festival in order to fill a cultural void that existed in San Francisco. Until Mission Creek was created, there was no known festival that promoted Bay Area musicians and artists. Now in its 12th year, the festival has grown tremendously in size and attendance, from a one-day event with eight bands and an audience of approximately 100 to a multi-day event with up to 180 acts, serving an audience of approximately 3,000. Twelve years and over 600 events later, MCMAF has reliably featured a wide range of Bay Area talent, and has introduced many local musicians who have since achieved international acclaim. After more than a decade of unrivaled programming, MCMAF has become a destination for both national and international talent.

THE ARTISTS – CONVERGENCE I – “THE BRIGHT SPOT”

Volumen Cero has been at the forefront of Latinos that perform nontraditional music. In 2004, Volumen Cero became one of the first Latin Alternative groups ever to be profiled on MTV’s Advance Warning, which aired on MTV and MTV2. In 2005, Volumen Cero received Latin Grammy Nominations for best rock album by a duo or group for their critically acclaimed album Estelar and guitarist Marthin Chan was also nominated for best rock song, as writer for JD Natasha’s “Lagrimas.” With the release of their third album Estelar, the band’s first single “Autos” spent over 10 weeks in the #1 spot and 20 weeks in the top 3 of R&R’s Latin Rock Chart. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on, I CAN SEE THE BRIGHT SPOT, their fourth studio album set to released mid-2008.

The May Fire: San Francisco has done it again. Once more the great city by the Bay has fashioned a musical product worth buzzing over. Right And Wrong has captured and liberated local listeners with sassy songs and adrenaline filled choruses, which echo that of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Fever To Tell. Their liveliness has been compared to that of Metric and it’s quite apparent that there’s no end in sight for the young band. – Zero Magazine

Monte Negro: You are what you eat.† Monte Negro, a bilingual Los Angeles based rock band, has devoured enough music genres over the years to do justice to the bilingual and bicultural musicians that constitute the group.† Digesting healthy portions of Jane’s Addiction, The Cure, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols, Monte Negro has also piled onto its proverbial plate Latin-alternative rockers such as Caifanes, Los Fabuloso Cadillacs, Maldita Vecindad, Mano Negra, Soda Stereo, and Spinetta.† As with any good meal, Monte Negro combines sophisticated taste influences with unique combinations of flavor, and stews it all together with time and a pinch of luck.

Lualta: “In 2002, local sextet Lualta received a San Diego Music Award nomination for “Best New Artist.” After one listen to the band’s latest, five-song EP “Catapult” (Red Camera Recordings), it is immediately evident why. Lualta creates a kaleidoscope of layered styles and textures that is simultaneously engaging and sedating. Songs tend to start out light and easy before exploding into an electrifying fusion of psychedelic, R&B and garage rock. Hazy, druggy guitars mutate into down-and-dirty, pedal-heavy hooks and melt with tender, melodic keyboards. Lualta’s solid instrumentation, combined with lead singer Michael Hernandez’s pleasantly screechy, cigarette-scorched vocals, induces hypnotic reverie then jerks you awake.”-Claire Caraska, SignOn San Diego

THE ARTSTS – CONVERGENCE II - HEAT

Bat Makumba: The brainchild of Brazilian natives Alex Koberle and Emiliano Benevides and Americano bassist Carl Remde, Bat Makumba is the crossroads between the equatorial beats of Brazil and the punk, rock and funk influences of the U.S. and Europe. Locals to San Francisco, Bat Makumba’s show is a hip renegade carnaval party full of tropicalia tinged ska, punk influenced forro, and rock infused samba. Bat Makumba’s live show brings together an international palette of musicians and instrumentation (including accordion, zabumba, megaphone, clarinet and alfaia). Named after the 70s classic Tropicalia song by Caetano Veloso + Gilberto Gil (popularized by Os Mutantes), “Bat Makumba” loosely translates to mean the mixing of Brazilian traditionalism with international pop culture. Don’t miss this kinetic, percussive music… join the renegade carnaval party that is Bat Makumba!

Chana: Influenced as much by Stereolab and Gorillaz as by Aterciopelados and Julieta Venegas, Chana is an LA-based singer whose tropical sound could be described as global hip-pop. Born in New York City and reared by a party-loving Dominican family, her father’s salsa and R&B records were a sonic constant while growing up. After coming to LA, Chana began collaborating with producer Marthin Chan, whose previous work with Volumen Cero had earned him a Latin Grammy nomination. Working out of Chan’s garage in Echo Park, the duo began collaborating in 2005, and were aided by friend Jorge Elbrecht of the New York art collective Lansing-Dreiden. Their first batch of demos includes “No Me Mandes Flores,” which sounds like Andrea Echeverri fronting a funk band; “A Veces,” whose swampy sonics and bouncy bass give off a dub feel; and “Icaro,” a jagged, thrilling rush of pop.

The Cuban Cowboys: Mixing traditional Cuban Son and Montuno with indie rock ain’t easy. But it is a blast. The Cuban Cowboys bring post-punk sensibilities straight to the heart of the Buena Vista Social club. Armed with mambo riffs, swooning surf guitar, and intelligent lyrics, the band is steadily building a following along both U.S. coasts.”Without a doubt, the Cuban Cowboys put on one of the best shows in the local pop scene” says the NY Daily News.

Velorio: The energy of the live shows, the variety of the songs, and the diversity of the audience all reflect the many praxes of Velorio the band.† Velorio manifests the linguistic power of music to unite people, tongues and ideas.

THE ARTISTS – COVERGENCE III - CRASH

Firme: Firme (pronounced “Fear-May”) has been energizing crowds across California for 10 years, honing their distinct sound. Firme’s trademark sound often slides seductively from rock, to reggae, to Latin, and bring you back full circle.

No Way Jose: No Way Jose is a Southern California punk band that has been building a buzz in the LA music scene. NWJ mixes their Southern California punk, Tex-Mex, and Mexican-American influences to create their own sound they call “Spanglish Punk.”

The Graves Brothers Deluxe: Bela Lugosi and Elvis Presley both died on Stoo Odom’s birthday. (This is true.) The GRAVES BROTHERS DELUXE, disembodied musical spirits from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, thus chose Odom eagerly when looking for host bodies to express themselves. New Orleans native/ bassist/ vocalist/ recovering archaeologist Odom shares the current possessÈe duties with San Franciscans Willy the Mailman and Marco Villalobos.

Sergio Iglesias and the Latin Love MACHINE: “Armed with a toilet plunger and a rotating band of musicians, Sergio Iglesias is here to ruin the party. Maybe you’ve seen Sergio Iglesias and Los Magnificos fill the Hemlock Tavern with a joyful, festive cacophony. Or caught Sergio Iglesias and Los Bulliciosos nearly destroy the City College of San Francisco campus. If you were lucky, you might’ve seen Iglesias with his signature plunger and a tape player perform solo in and outside the Civic Center, Powell, and Montgomery BART stations, wailing atop trash cans, plunging the ground, and bewildering tourists and locals alike. But even if you did see all these shows, you still never know what to expect except to be surprised.” –-Sarah Han - SF Bay Guardian

CALENDAR EDITORS PLEASE NOTE:

EVENT FAST FACTS
• Event: The Brown Note Latin Rock Project in partnership with The Mission Creek Music and Arts Festival Presents: CONVERGENCE
• Venue: Balazo 18 Gallery – 2183 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
• Dates: Friday July 18, 2008 through Sunday July 20, 2008
• Times: Friday through Saturday: Doors 8pm Show 8:30pm
Sunday Matinee: Doors 4:00pm Show 4:30
• Convergence Festival Schedule:

• Tickets: $8-15
• Websites:
o Brown Note Latin Rock Project – www.myspace.com/brownnoterocks
o Mission Creek Music & Arts Festival – www.mcmf.org

Contact Info:

Ann Blankenship
Cell: 415-244-8250
Fax: 815-425-8910
E-mail: brownnoterock@earthlink.net

Free Central Park SummerStage Concert (Saturday, July 12th) Features Mexican Rock Songstress Julieta Venegas and Monterrey’s Electro-Rockers Plastilina Mosh Along With Chilean Buzz DJ Bitman

Free Celebrate Brooklyn @ Prospect Park Concert (Friday, July 11th) Features Brazilian Girls, Miranda! And Ticklah

Additional LAMC Artists Include Pacha Massive, Mexican Institute of Sound, CuCu Diamantes (Yerba Buena), Ticklah, Emmanuel Horvilleur, Sussie 4, Ximena Sariana, Zigmat And Forro In The Dark

(SEE FURTHER BELOW FOR FULL ARTIST LINEUP AND SCHEDULE)

With a warm welcome from the Big Apple, the biggest event in the world for cutting-edge Latin music will return to the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City from July 8th - 12th. Discounted registration for LAMC is available for only $249 at www.latinalternative.com (discounted rate expires on June 1st ). Featuring leading artists as well as many of the music industry’s most prominent decision-makers, the ninth annual LAMC is a “must play” event for developing and established acts alike.

“Major music events like the 9th Annual Latin Alternative Music Conference draw music fans from around the world to New York City,” said Mayor Michael Bloomberg. “Through the work of the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission, New York has been able to attract and retain major Latin events generating millions in economic activity for our City. As we continue to showcase the talent and rich cultural diversity of Nueva York, hosting events like the LAMC helps us as we stake our claim as the Latin media and entertainment capital of the world.”

With past conferences averaging more than 1,250 music industry attendees and 25,000 concert fans each year, LAMC 2008 promises to be an exciting year yet again. This multi-day conference provides networking opportunities with the genre’s leading artists, label executives, journalists, marketers, managers, retailers and programmers. It is the most extensive Latin music conference to date.

LAMC will be returning for its second year in Mexico City and Buenos Aires on September 5th and September 22th-24th, respectively.

Tuesday, July 8th:

- 8:00pm  -  11:00pm: LAMC Underground Film Night at 282 North Henry Gallery  (Brooklyn)
Featuring ¿Habrán Esperanzas?, a film by Felipe Monsalve With DJ set to be provided by special Guest DJ
Presented by Zune

Wednesday, July 9th:

- 3:00pm - 5:00pm: LAMC Registration @ The Roosevelt Hotel

- 5:00pm - 8:00pm: LAMC Music & Film Night at Central Park Summerstage featuring Bragging Rights: Stickball Stories, a film by Sonia N. Gonzalez, with musical performance by CuCu Diamantes (of Yerba Buena) and prelude by Andres Levin.

- 8:00pm - 1:00am: LAMC Indie Showcase at The Mercury Lounge
Co-Presented by GoTV, Gibson, Discmakers, and Myspace Latino
Performances by Zigmat (New York), Che Sudaka (Barcelona), Allá (Chicago), Forro in the Dark (New York), Guajiro (Puerto Rico/Miami) plus special guests!

Thursday, July 10th:

- 9:00am - 5:00pm: LAMC Registration, Panels & Exhibits @ The Roosevelt Hotel

- 11:00am - 5:00pm: Panel Day One at The Roosevelt Hotel featuring topics:

WIDENING LATIN MUSIC’S GLOBAL REACH: How new tour markets and new technologies are creating opportunities at home and abroad Presented by Cyloop

CAN I OUTSOURCE MY RECORD LABEL (OR NOT)?: New business models in a changing marketplace

HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE: How the U.S. Latin listener hears new music
Presented by Batanga

- 6:00pm - 8:30pm: LAMC Acoustic Showcase at SOB’s Co-Presented by Cyloop and Gibson
Performances by: Che Sudaka, Udi E Geral, Chana, Emmanuel  Horvilleur, Zigmat, Very Be Careful, plus special guests!

- 9:00pm - 1:00am: LAMC Bowery Ballroom Showcase Presented by Terra
Performances by: Pacha Massive, Emmanuel Horvilleur, Sussie 4, Mexican Institute of Sound, Ximena Sariñana, plus special  guests!

Friday, July 11th:

- 9:00am - 5:00pm: LAMC Registration, Panels & Exhibits @ The Roosevelt Hotel, Mezzanine Level

- 11:30am - 5:00pm: Panel Day Two at The Roosevelt Hotel featuring topics:

BLOGUEANDO: How Latino-oriented and indie music blogs and bloggers are helping artists connect with new audiences and brands

FROM UGLY BETTY TO TIGER WOODS: Licensing opportunities for new Latin sounds

- 2:00pm - 3:00pm: Moses Avalon Q&A session

- 7:30pm - 11:00pm: LAMC/Celebrate Brooklyn Show at Prospect Park Bandshell Presented by ZUNE
Performances by: Brazilian Girls, Ticklah and Miranda!

Saturday, July 12th:

- 3:00pm -7:00pm: LAMC/Central Park Summerstage Show at Rumsey Playfield Presented by MTV Tr3s
Performances by: Julieta Venegas, Plastilina Mosh and DJ Bitman

- 8:00pm - 10:00pm: Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash//LAMC Closing Night Party Sponsored by ZUNE, Pepsi and others
Come out and celebrate with the spirits and sounds of some of Latin Alternative’s hottest artists!

For more information on the Latin Alternative Music Conference please visit: www.latinalternative.com

Sponsorship - Jennifer Sarkissian - Jennifer.sarkissian@cookman.com - 818.763.1397

Media Relations - Paul Dryden - paul.dryden@cookman.com - 818.763.1397

• Hot Latin Song Of The Year: "Mi Corazoncito,” Aventura (Premium Latin)
• Hot Latin Song Of The Year, Vocal Duet: "Pegao,” Wisin & Yandel f/ Los Vaqueros (WY/Machete)
• Hot Latin Songs Artist Of The Year: Juan Luis Guerra Y 440
• Latin Album Of The Year: "El Cartel: The Big Boss," Daddy Yankee (El Cartel/Interscope/IGA)
• Latin Pop Album Of The Year, Male: "La Vida…Es Un Ratico," Juanes (Universal Latino)
• Latin Pop Album Of The Year, Female: "Como Ama Una Mujer," Jennifer Lopez (Epic/Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Album Of The Year, Duo Or Group: "Todo Cambio," Camila (Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Album Of The Year, New Artist: "Cualquier Dia," Kany Garcia (Sony BMG Norte)
• Top Latin Albums Artist Of The Year: Valentin Elizalde
• Latin Rock/Alternative Album Of The Year: "La Radiolina," Manu Chao (Because/Nacional)
• Tropical Album Of The Year, Male: "El Cantante," Marc Anthony (Sony BMG Norte)
• Tropical Album Of The Year, Female: "90 Millas," Gloria Estefan (Burgundy/Sony BMG Norte)
• Tropical Album Of The Year, Duo Or Group: Juan Luis Guerra Y 440, "La Llave De Mi Corazon" (EMI Televisa)
• Tropical Album Of The Year, New Artist: Andres Jimenez: El Jibaro, "Mi Parranda" (Cuarto Menguante)
• Regional Mexican Album Of The Year, Male Solo Artist: Valentin Elizalde, "Lobo Domesticado" (Universal Latino)
• Regional Mexican Album Of The Year, Male Duo Or Group: Grupo Montez De Durango, "Agarrese" (Disa/UG)
• Regional Mexican Album Of The Year, Female Group or Female Solo Artist: "Mi Vida Loca," Jenni Rivera (Fonovisa/UG)
• Regional Mexican Album Of The Year, New Artist: Los Creadorez Del Pasito Duraguense De Alfredo Ramirez "Recio, Recio Mis Creadorez," (Disa/UG)
• Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, Male: "Si Nos Quedara Poco Tiempo," Chayanne (Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, Female: "Eres Para Mi," Julieta Venegas (Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, Duo Or Group: "Todo Cambio," Camila (Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, New Artist: "Hoy Ya Me Voy," Kany Garcia (Sony BMG Norte)
• Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, Male: "Mas Que Tu Amigo," Tito Nieves (SGZ/La Calle/Univision)
• Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, Female: "No Llores," Gloria Estefan (Burgundy/Sony BMG Norte)
• Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, Duo Or Group: "Mi Corazoncito," Aventura (Premium Latin)
• Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, New Artist: "Y Si Te Digo," Fanny Lu (Universal Latino)
• Regional Mexican Airplay Song Of The Year, Male Solo Artist: "A Ti Si Puedo Decirte," El Chapo De Sinaloa (Disa)
• Regional Mexican Airplay Song Of The Year, Male Group: "De Ti Exclusivo," La Arrolladora Banda El Limon (Disa/Edimonsa)
• Regional Mexican Airplay Song Of The Year, Female Group or Female Solo Artist: "Mirame," Jenni Rivera (Fonovisa)
• Regional Mexican Airplay Song Of The Year, New Artist: "Cada Vez Que Pienso En Ti," Los Creadorez Del Pasito Duraguense De Alfredo Ramirez (Disa/Edimonsa)
• Latin Tour Of The Year: Mana
• Reggaeton Album Of The Year: "El Cartel: The Big Boss," Daddy Yankee (El Cartel/Intescope/IGA)
• Reggaeton Song Of The Year: "Igual Que Ayer," R.K.M. & Ken-Y (Pina/Universal Latino)
• Latin Ringtone Of The Year: "Me Matas," R.K.M. & Ken-Y (Pina/Universal Latino)
• Latin Ringmaster Of The Year: "Lean Like A Cholo," Down AKA Kilo (Silent Giant/Machete)
• Latin Dance Club Play Track Of The Year: "Whine Up," Kat DeLuna featuring Elephant Man (Epic)
• Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year: "Los Hijos Del Maiz," Kinto Sol (Univision/UG)
• Latin Greatest Hits Album Of The Year: "Historia De Un Idolo, Vol. 1" (Special Edition), Vicente Fernandez (Discos 605/Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Compilation Album Of The year: "Bachata #1’s," Various Artists (La Calle/UG)
• Latin Jazz Album Of The Year: "The New Bossa Nova," Luciana Souza (Verve/VG)
• Latin Christian/Gospel Album Of The Year: "Tu Amor," Danilo Montero (Integrity Music Latin)
• Songwriter Of The Year: Marco Antonio Solis
• Producer Of The Year: Juan Luis Guerra
• Publisher Of The Year: Sony/ATV Discos, ASCAP
• Publishing Corporation Of The Year: EMI Music
• Hot Latin Songs Label Of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Top Latin Albums Label Of The Year: UG
• Latin Pop Airplay Label Of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Tropical Airplay Label Of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Regional Mexican Airplay Label Of The Year: Fonovisa
• Latin Rhythm Airplay Label Of The Year: Machete
• Latin Pop Albums Label of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Tropical Albums Label Of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Regional Mexican Albums Label Of The Year: UG
• Latin Rhythm Albums Label Of The Year: Machete

LATV, the nation’s first bilingual music/entertainment network distributed via digital multicast, announced today its new spring programming lineup which will premiere March 17. The bilingual multicast network, which recently announced its 30th national affiliation, is premiering a bi-weekly entertainment talk show, a daily celebrity biopic, a spoof on television, classic concerts and music videos with text messaging overlay to its programming lineup.

"As our national reach grows, so does the scope of LATV's programming.
With our new VP Programming Luca Bentivoglio on board, we are expanding our
offerings to include a wider range of what we're known for --
ground-breaking, bilingual shows," said Danny Crowe, president, LATV.

    LATV's expanded fare will feature numerous new hosts of Mexican, Puerto
Rican and Cuban heritage. The spring lineup includes:

    -- En la Zona (Tues., Thurs., 6:00 p.m. PT; 9:30 p.m. PT).  En la Zona (In
       the Zone) will delve into the latest trends in music, film, fashion and
       glamour.  The 30-minute entertainment program will be headlined by LATV
       host Viviana Vigil and telenovela star Pili Montilla.  In addition,
       there will be a guest host each episode. Silvia Olmeda, who currently
       has a TV show on Mexico City's "TeleHit," joins the cast the first
       week.
    -- Classic en Concierto (Wed., Fri., 6:00 p.m. PT; Fri., 9:30 p.m. PT)
       Julieta Venegas, La Ley and Soraya are among the artists featured in
       this music hall of LATV fama.
    -- Texty Videos. (Mon. - Fri., 7:00 p.m. PT) Alexis de la Rocha hosts this
       one-hour interactive forum for text messages while introducing the
       latest videos.
    -- Verdad y Fama. (Mon. - Fri., 8:00 p.m. PT) These one-hour biopics
       feature personalities from the world of entertainment, sports, music
       and film.  From Juan Gabriel, Pepe Aguilar and Paulina Rubio to soccer
       star Cuauhtemoc Blanco and wrestling sensation Rey Misterio, Verdad y
       Fama (Truth and Fame) goes in-depth into their lives and work.
    -- Wachale. (Premieres: Wed., March 26, 6:00 p.m. PT.) Hosted by Humberto
       Guida, Wachale (Take a look) is a half-hour weekly show that spoofs
       Latino television and pop culture.

    "LATV is an original, with a singular approach to programming that
reaches our viewers, taps into their thoughts and delivers alternative TV.
We have a great team that is constantly thinking and creating what our
viewers want to see," says Mr. Bentivoglio. "This spring's lineup reflects
the interactive, controversial and hip component that viewers expect."

    LATV currently has 30 affiliations across the country in 16 of the top
25 Hispanic television markets. LATV is also carried on basic cable through
its affiliates and in Los Angeles on KJLA via cable, broadcast and DBS.

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*From: http://www.prnewswire.com
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The SXSW Festival, held each year since 1987 in Austin, is one of the most important events for music and film fans, and in the last few years it has become a must-stop for performers of the Latino alternative music scene as Aterciopelados, Julieta Venegas, Molotov, and many more.

The 2008 edition will not be an exception, and the list of Latino bands and singers performing from March 12 to 16 is quite long.

Celebrities returning from last year’s event include the Allison boys, who will be launching a new album soon.

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*From: http://www.dallasnews.com
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Dubbed the Latin House of Blues, the original Conga Room featured the best in local and international Latin artists, bringing together thousands of patrons seeking great music, dancing, food, drinks and atmosphere. Now, as it readies to reopen its doors this fall, the new Conga Room is poised to reclaim its position as the preeminent Latin music venue. Founded by entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein and co-owned by Jimmy Smits, Jennifer Lopez, Paul Rodriguez and Sheila E., the venue is on track to launch at L.A. Live, the hot new entertainment complex across from the Staples Center. The new Conga Room will offer a significantly larger, more sophisticated destination for loyal patrons and the anticipated twenty million complex visitors seeking an exciting, authentic Latin sabor.

“The Latin music scene has remained largely fragmented,” explains Gluckstein. “But the new Conga Room at L.A. Live will change that. Come this fall, the preeminent Latin and world music performers, the best atmosphere and the most inventive Latin food and drinks will be under one roof. The new Conga Room will be a one-stop destination for top Latin entertainment and culture!”

Having swept onto the L.A. social scene in 1998, the Conga Room earned a following with its hip ambience and hot performers. It hosted record launches, movie debuts, award shows and parties, including the 2001 Latin Grammy Award Presentation. It featured concerts by top Cuban and Latin tropical stars such as Celia Cruz and the Buena Vista Social Club and its stage was graced by the likes of Shakira, Juanes and Carlos Santana. The Conga Room broadened its musical repertoire beyond salsa to spotlight popular artists in other genres: rock en Español (e.g., Aterciopelados, Julieta Venegas), world beat (e.g., Susana Baca, Lila Downs, Hugh Masekela, Bebel Gilberto), jazz (e.g., Billy Cobham, Poncho Sanchez, Jack DeJohnette), urban (e.g., Common, Wyclef Jean) and pop/rock (e.g., Jose Feliciano, Nelly Furtado, Los Lobos). After nearly a decade, the original Conga Room closed its doors in May 2006.

With its rebirth at L.A. Live, the Conga Room will again host a broad array of artists and parties, many in the wake of entertainment, social, political and sporting events at the nearby Staples Center, Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, ESPN, and JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Hotels. It will also be able to reach global audiences through onsite TV/radio production broadcasting. For larger Latin-flavored events, the venue has access to the outdoor Nokia Plaza, which can hold several thousand people.

Encompassing 15,000 square feet and accommodating 1,100 patrons (three times its former capacity), the Conga Room will scintillate audiences with world-class performances, pan-Latin cuisine and a distinctive architecture and design motif that aggregates contemporary elements from Mexico, Barcelona and the Caribbean. Gluckstein adds, “The new Conga Room will provide an unmatched cultural immersion in the most stunning venue in the heart of LA!”

For Conga Room
Kristen Chin or Stephanie Molina, 310-550-7776
kchin@bwr-la.com or

MTV Latin America, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that Sony/BMG singer/songwriter Julieta Venegas will record the next edition of its MTV Unplugged franchise. This edition of the show marks the franchise’s twentieth edition produced by MTV Latin America and the first MTV Unplugged to be taped in Mexico City. Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged will be recorded in March 2008 and will premiere on MTV Latin America, MTV Tr3s and MTV Spain in June 2008 (exact air date to be announced).

The Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged will provide an acoustic platform for the Tijuana native to debut new songs and perform some of her biggest hits in an intimate setting before a live audience. Featuring elaborate arrangements, very interesting instrumentation and surprising artist collaborations, the show will be available to more than 100 MTVs around the world and will be offered to select broadcast television channels. In addition, Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged will be released on CD and DVD and will be distributed worldwide in June 2008 by Sony/BMG.

“We are very happy to celebrate the music of Julieta with an MTV Unplugged,” said José Tillán, Senior Vice President of Creative, Content and Music for MTV/VH1 Latin America. “The show will have an intimate musical platform through which her established hits coupled with some new songs will be performed by a very interesting musical ensemble. I am sure it will delight the MTV audience and guarantee a unique experience for our viewers. This Unplugged is sure to be very special.”

“I am very happy about doing this project with MTV. It really is a great challenge for me to recreate the music I have already composed and take it to another level; to whom I am today,” commented Julieta Venegas. “I am looking forward to a great party. Something nice, festive and fun and with the team we’re putting together, it’s going to be great … how exciting!

“We are thrilled to bring forth this MTV Unplugged with Julieta Venegas as it will reveal an intimate Julieta, with lots of charisma and overall showcase her amazing talent,” commented Miguel Trujillo, General Director of Sony/BMG Music Entertainment Mexico. “In addition, this event will demonstrate the quality and good taste with which MTV presents its Unpluggeds.”

Julieta Venegas is known not only for her amazing musical talent and as a gifted songwriter, but also for her distinct interpretive style which has allowed her to take her music outside of her native Mexico. Having been invited by various artists to collaborate musically and with her voice, Venegas has demonstrated her remarkable talent and acceptance internationally.

Venegas’ last studio album Limón y Sal achieved triple platinum and gold status in Mexico, United States, Chile and Argentina, in addition to almost receiving double platinum status in Spain. Limón y Sal also achieved gold status in Central America, Colombia, Switzerland and Venezuela and her music was edited for the first time with this album in Italy and Switzerland where it has been widely accepted. Throughout her 11-year career, Venegas has garnered several international awards including a 2004 Latin Grammy for “Best Alternative Music Album.” In 2004, she was the big winner at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America, garnering three trophies: “Artist of the Year,” “Best Solo Artist” and “Best Artist – Mexico.” Venegas was also named “Best Solo Artist” at Los Premios MTV Latin America 2006 and “Best Pop Artist” at Los Premios MTV Latin America 2007. “*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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