Celia Cruz, Herbie Hancock Among Recording Academy Special Merit Award Recipients
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2016 The Recording Academy® announced its Special Merit Awards recipients today, and this year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Ruth Brown, Celia Cruz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Herbie Hancock, Jefferson Airplane, Linda Ronstadt, and RUN DMC....
Ricky Martin Blasts Donald Trump in New Op-Ed Piece: 'Enough Is Enough'
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2015 Grammy winner and Broadway veteran Ricky Martin has penned an op-ed piece for Univision in which he shares his thoughts on the very public feud between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos....
Breaking: Stephen Bienskie, Donna McKechnie, Hayley Podschun and More to Star in Gattelli & Flaherty's IN YOUR ARMS at The Old Globe; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015 Among them, the company can claim 18 Tony Awards, 4 Pulitzer Prizes, 6 Pulitzer finalist distinctions, 3 Emmy Awards, and 2 Academy Awards; to list all their honors would take several pages....
Chucho Valdes, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Flamenco Festival & More Set for World Music Institute's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2015 The World Music Institute has announced its 30th Anniversary, 2015-16 season -- the debut season for Artistic Director Par Neiburger. Recognizing the ever-expanding nature of world music, Neiburger showcases the experimental and avant-garde along with the classic....
Mr. Pauer Releases New Electropico Album ORANGE Today
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2015 Mr. Pauer (Toto González) is a Latin Grammy Nominated producer and re-mixer born in the Caribbean city of Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela, based in Miami, FL. for over 21 years. Mr. Pauer has just announced his full-length follow-up to Latin Grammy nominated SOUNDTRACK (2011). The artist will collaborate ...
Grammy Winner Lila Downs to Kick Off Tour in Austin, 4/12
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015 World renowned Mexican-American singer/songwriter ?Lila Downs is to perform April 12th at the Paramount Theatre....
Ricky Martin Named First Judge of New Music Competition LA BANDA; Premiering September
by Caryn Robbins - February 20, 2015 International music superstar, Ricky Martin, has been named executive producer and the first judge to be revealed for Univision Network's highly anticipated music-based reality entertainment competition 'La Banda,' set to premiere in September 2015....
WMI to Welcome Cucho Valdes in Tribute to Afro-Cuban Group Irakere at Town Hall, 11/10
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2015 World Music Institute presents on its new Masters of Cuban Music series one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz: the Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes....
Ricky Martin and More Set for Latin Recording Academy's 15th Anniversary Telecast Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 20, 2014 Current nominees Pablo Alboran, Camila, J Balvin, Jesse & Joy, La Arrolladora Banda El Limon De Rene Camacho, and La Original Banda El Limon de Salvador Lizarraga as well as GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner Ricky Martin are set to perform at the Latin GRAMMYs....
Jazz Singer Stacey Kent Releases New Album 'Tenderly'
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2016 'Life is the art of the encounter, though there are many failed encounters in life.' Seldom has the Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moraes's philosophy been more fully realized than in this meeting of Roberto Menescal and Stacey Kent....
Ken Ehrlich to Serve as Executive Producer of GRAMMY AWARDS Telecast Through 2017
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2014 Veteran music and television producer Ken Ehrlich will executive produce and write the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, it was announced today by The Recording Academy....
Latin Recording Academy Presents 2nd Annual EN LA MEZCLA Event in Las Vegas Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2014 'En La Mezcla,' an invitation-only, cocktail reception honoring this year's nominees in the field of producing and engineering will officially kick-off Latin GRAMMY Week and is hosted by The Producers and Engineers Wing of The Recording Academy in conjunction with The Latin Recording Academy, today,...
Mr. Pauer Announces New Electropico Album ORANGE, Out 9/18
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015 Mr. Pauer (Toto González) is a Latin Grammy Nominated producer and re-mixer born in the Caribbean city of Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela, based in Miami, FL. for over 21 years. Mr. Pauer has just announced his full-length follow-up to Latin Grammy nominated SOUNDTRACK (2011). The artist will collaborate ...
Ricky Martin Blasts Donald Trump in New Op-Ed Piece: 'Enough Is Enough'
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2015 Grammy winner and Broadway veteran Ricky Martin has penned an op-ed piece for Univision in which he shares his thoughts on the very public feud between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos....
The Latin Recording Academy Announces Official Sponsors for 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2014 The Latin Recording Academy proudly announced its official sponsors for the upcoming 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards....
Auditorium Theatre to Welcome Grammy Winner Lila Downs, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2015 A special addition to its historic 125th Anniversary Season, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University and the Mariachi Heritage Foundation co-present Grammy-winning sensation and world-renowned singer Lila Downs for a one-night-only performance Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m....
Jazz Pianists Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock Team for Carnegie Hall Concert This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015 On Thursday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m., legendary jazz pianists Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea -- two artists who share more than forty years of professional and personal history -- reunite at Carnegie Hall for a rare and intimate performance in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage....
Anitta, C4 Trio Y Rafael 'Pollo' Brito & More Perform at Latin GRAMMY® Premiere
by Casey Judge - November 17, 2014 Producer/songwriter Erika Ender, along with The Latin Recording Academy® President/CEO Gabriel Abaroa Jr. and Chair of the Board of TrusteesLaura Tesoriero, will host The Latin GRAMMY® Premiere (#LatinGRAMMY), formerly known as the Latin GRAMMY Pre-Telecast Ceremony, which will precede the 15th Ann...
Jazz Pianists Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock Team for Carnegie Hall Concert This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015 On Thursday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m., legendary jazz pianists Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea -- two artists who share more than forty years of professional and personal history -- reunite at Carnegie Hall for a rare and intimate performance in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage....
Jazz Pianists Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock Team for Carnegie Hall Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015 Tonight, April 9 at 8:00 p.m., legendary jazz pianists Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea -- two artists who share more than forty years of professional and personal history -- reunite at Carnegie Hall for a rare and intimate performance in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage....
Ricky Martin Blasts Donald Trump in New Op-Ed Piece: 'Enough Is Enough'
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2015 Grammy winner and Broadway veteran Ricky Martin has penned an op-ed piece for Univision in which he shares his thoughts on the very public feud between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos....
Mana Announce to Launch THE LATINO POWER Tour
by Tyler Peterson - February 09, 2016 Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Maná today announced they will embark on their most influential tour yet - THE LATINO POWER TOUR....
Flamenco Singer Diego el Cigala Performs Tonight at Stern Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015 Tonight, May 8 at 8:00 p.m., in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall presents three-time Grammy Award-winning singer Diego el Cigala, who brings his signature blend of flamenco, bolero, and Argentine tango, creating a one-of-a-kind musical experience. His recent exploration of the Argent...
Celebrity Series of Boston Announces 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2015 ?The Celebrity Series of Boston announced its 2015-2016 season today, marking 77 years of bringing the world's greatest performing artists to Boston. The season opens on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 with author and speaker David Sedaris. In total, the 2015-2016 season will include 48 music, dance and...
Fallon, Corden, TONY AWARDS & More Among Nominees for 20th Annual WEBBY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2016 Nominations for the 20th Annual WEBBY AWARDS were announced today. The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet.... |