LOS ANGELES (MTV Latin) - U.S. Record Label, Higher Octave, proudly confirmed the special appearance of fiery Mexican alt-rock Diva Ely Guerra, at the 1st Annual MTV Video
Music Awards Latin
America (MTV VMALA), taking place at the Jackie Gleason Theater, in Miami, on October 24, 2002. Ms. Guerra, a poised and passionate Mexico City-based Singer-Songwriter, makes way to the U.S. after a two month absence, in celebration of her MTV VMALA nominations; including: "Best Alternative Artist of the Year" and "Best Female Artist of Year".
According to officials at MTV Networks Latin America, the MTV VMALA will be broadcast in Spanish to more than 410 million households around the world; translating to a potential viewing audience of over 1 billion people. The Awards show will air live on MTV Latin America (8PM in Mexico; 10PM in Argentina; 9PM in Chile) and MTV2 in the U.S. Winners will have been chosen exclusively online by music fans at https://www.mtvla.com/.
As a introduction to its airing, MTV2 will also air a "Latin Music Weekend" (10/19-20) in the U.S, featuring such specials as "MTV Latin America Top 20," "Latin Rock A to Z," "Artists To Watch: Latin America," "They Came From: Latin America," "Best of MTV Latin America Unplugged's," and the "VMALA Nomination Special."
Following its premiere, the MTV VMALAs will broadcast on MTV's around the world and on select terrestrial outlets in Latin America; including 10 channels in Europe, 8 channels in Asia, MTV Brazil and MTV Russia (air dates TBA). Some of the artists scheduled to perform that night, include: the Legendary Carlos Santana -with pop sensation Michelle Branch-Shakira, Caf� Tacuba, System of a Down and Man�.
Guerra, who was one of the most anticipated and critically acclaimed artists who performed last August, in NYC, as part of the 3rd Annual Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), comes in at position #5 this week, with her last release Lotofire, on the CMJ (College Music Journal) N* Alternative college radio chart. Since the release of Guerra's latest album, Lotofire (Higher Octave, 2002), she has continued to catch the attention of the public to her music�staying within the top albums on the popular CMJ N* Alternative college radio chart for 35 consecutive weeks; including charting on Radio Y M�sica radio charts; and MTVLA and MTV-S music video charts.
Her music is a blend of alternative rock, trip-hop, drum n' bass, Brazilian beats with melodic guitar riffs. Her songs reveal a fervent commitment to herself as well as to the world; her provocative lyrics are alight with solitude, hope, nostalgia, and her own spiritual outlook. Musically and lyrically provocative, the album is backed by outstanding musicians. Among others, string virtuoso Chris Whitley charmed the CD with the sinewy magic of his National Dobro slide guitar; David Sardy worked his magic on his guitar; as well as experimental rock guitarist Marc Ribot, percussionist Larry Mullins, Vinicius Cantuaria on Brazilian percussion, and musician/producer Arto Lindsay served as a friend and consultant during the recording.
