Gilberto Gil Records Marley Album
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Brazilian pop music star Gilberto Gil has recorded an album of Bob Marley songs in Jamaica that will be released as a tribute to the reggae legend. A spokeswoman for the Tuff Gong record company said Friday that the record would come out in early 2002. Gil, 59, has been at the ...
| Springsteen Pens Track For Anthony's Pop Set
NEW YORK (AP) - A track Latin superstar Marc Anthony received from Bruce Springsteen will appear on his second English-language pop album, due out in January. Titled "I'll Stand by You Always," the song had been written by Springsteen for his son. Springsteen thought Anthony would be the right person ...
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Are you ready for some 'Laundry Service'?!
NEW YORK (AP) - Shakira's promotional campaign has reached its peak this week with only a couple days left for the release of the eagerly awaited English album 'Laundry Service'. This album which contains the hits "Suerte" ("Whenever, Wherever") is Shakira's first English album and has received much ...
| Orquesta Aragon, Cuba's Legendary Music Ensemble Celebrate Over 60 Years Of Nostalgia In LA
Los Angeles - Orquesta Aragon, formed in 1939 by double bass player Orestes Aragon Cantero, quickly became recognized as the quintessential charanga ensemble by combining Latin swing and African beats with European influenced melodies anchored by lush washes of violin and flute. As the group continued ...
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Latin Grammys Honor Christina's Spanish, Ricky's Moves
LOS ANGELES - Christina Aguilera and Ricky Martin won Latin Grammys on Tuesday at a press conference announcing the winners of the second annual awards, which had been scheduled to take place on September 11. Mi Reflejo, Aguilera's Spanish language album, was named Best Female Pop Vocal Album, while ...
| Alejandro Sanz, Juanes Get Lion's Share Of Latin GRAMMY Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Colombian rocker Juanes might have been nominated for the most awards at the 2nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, but it was Spanish pop star Alejandro Sanz who went home with the most trophies. Sanz, who was nominated for five awards, was given four awards at the press conference on Tuesday ...
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Alejandro Sanz Wins 4 Latin Grammys
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Spanish crooner Alejandro Sanz took four top Latin Grammy awards as the honors were revealed Tuesday in a low-key announcement that replaced the global television show scuttled by the terrorist attacks. Sanz's song and album "El Alma Al Aire'' earned him record, album and song of ...
| Celia Cruz Honored In Washington D.C.
Washington DC (Reuters) - On October 16th, Celia Cruz was honored at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, in Washington D.C. where she received the prestigious James Smithson Bicentennial Medal, for contributions to the world of music and American culture. Celia Cruz is the second Hispanic ...
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Latin Grammy winners to be announced Oct. 30
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The ill - starred Latin Grammy Awards, which were scuttled when the Sept. 11 attacks occurred hours before the star - studded show was due to begin, will now take place in the form of a modest news conference next week, organizers said Wednesday. The winners will be announced ...
| Jailed Diva Pregnant, Cop Fired
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP)- Brazil's government fired a top federal police officer after Mexican pop music diva Gloria Trevi got pregnant while in a police jail. Paulo Magalhaes was removed from his post as the chief of federal police in the capital Brasilia for "administrative reasons,'' national police ...
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J. Lo, Ricky Martin On Charity Single Unveiled At White House
WHASINGTON D.C. (Top40 Charts) - Gloria Estefan and Jon Secada premiered "El Ultimo Adios" � a song the two recorded with a virtual supergroup of Latin music luminaries including Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez � at the White House on Friday, the same day the charity single was sent to radio stations. ...
| Tito Puente Tribute
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - TITO PUENTE'S legacy will live on through an historic musical international dance concert to benefit Latin music education in a new generation. A constellation of Latin Superstars will gather in San Francisco to perform the most loved MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA & SALSA songs of percussionist, ...
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'Nydia' Brings Her New Latin Pop Sound Backhome To Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts) - Nydia, the celebrated vocal stylist and a riveting new voice for the Latin pop genre, will share the stage with Juan Gabriel during her national tour that will hit her hometown of Los Angeles nextweekend. Nydia in LA Friday, October 5th @ 8:15 p.m. Saturday,October 6th @ ...
| FREE FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE GETTY FALL SERIES FEATURES AFRO-LATINO, CAJUN, FOLK, AND BLUES MUSIC
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Friday Nights at the Getty continues its lineup of eclectic artists this fall, presenting an array of music including innovative Afro-Latino, rollicking Cajun, classic folk, a Delta blues tribute to Mississippi John Hurt, and an evening celebrating the work of renowned dance choreographer ...
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Salsa Founders Plan Reunion Show
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The musicians credited with giving birth to salsa music will reunite to perform songs they wrote to capture the hopes and struggles of young Latinos in this country during the 1970s. Johnny Pacheco, Larry Harlow and Ray Barretto are known for launching salsa at a New York nightclub ...
| Top Latin Acts Record Song For Victims
NEW YORK (AP) - At least 30 Latin artists have been confirmed to participate in the recording of "El Ultimo Adios," a song honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross and United Way. Gloria Estefan, Chayanne, Thalia, Carlos Vives, Celia Cruz, ...
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Latin Grammys Ceremony Is Scrapped
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Organizers have scrapped any hope of rescheduling the 2nd annual Latin Grammys, cancelled after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Recording Academy president Michael Greene had expressed a possibility last week that the show could be resurrected, but issued a statement Friday saying ...
| LATIN GRAMMYS CANCELLED?
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latin Grammy Awards face an uncertain future after terrorist attacks on America forced their postponement. The awards had been scheduled to go ahead in Los Angeles on September 11th, the day of the attacks. The event has not yet been rescheduled and it is now thought they may ...
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Latin Grammy Awards canceled
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The second annual Latin Grammy Awards scheduled for Tuesday night at the Forum in Los Angeles have been canceled in light of the apparent terrorist airplane attacks on the East Coast (New York and Washington), organizers said. The cancellation, announced by Michael Greene, head ...
| Stage set for Latin Grammys
Colombian rock artist Juanes stands to walk away with the lion's share of awards at the Latin Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Juanes, 27, has been nominated in seven categories, including album of the year, song of the year and best new artist. He will battle out with Spanish artist Alejandro ...
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