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Recent Headlines - Music Genre: Latin

Latin Rapper Caliber From 'The Suspects' Set to Release Debut Solo Album 'Enter My City' on The Fontana/Universal Distributed Label DMAFT Records The sensational Caliber is set to release his solo debut entitled "Enter My City" on DMAFT Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label. Caliber is joined by his fellow The Suspects group members Lefty Knuckles and Kayottic, the entire roster of their Most High Records movement and the incredible LaLa. - 2008-06-29

Angel Boi has Made History as the First Artist to Sing About Toe Sucking and Put It Out to the Forefront Angel Boi, as a whole, has changed the face of music. His music will reach multi-cultural fans all over the universe. Angel Boi has many new projects in the works for his fans to enjoy. - 2008-06-11

International Saxophonist, Justo Almario Featured in Kung Fu Panda Original Musical Score, Co-Written By Hans Zimmer & John Paul The legendary Justo Almario was also featured on the recently released documentary Cachao: Uno Mas & talks about his friendship with Israel Lopez "Cachao" an unforgettable story. - 2008-05-29

Michael Paige Sets Stage For Guantanamo Bay Cuba Astrum Records recording artist Michael Paige has been invited by the US Naval Station of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to perform at its Memorial Day Beach and Music Festival. Michael is providing the troops and their families with a free music download offer to the "Dance" remix. Video footage taken from the event will be brought into Michael's documentary, The Indie Decision. - 2008-05-20

Indie Hip Hop Label Re-Issues Unique Tupac Tribute Project With all the talk about hip hop being dead, indie hip hop labell Thug Life Army Records sets forth a project that proves hip hop is alive and well: outside the boundary of corporate 'boardroom' hip hop. Artist from all across the country including California, New York, Georgia, Texas, St. Louis as well as Canada have contributed to this project set in the mindset of Tupac Shakur (2Pac). - 2008-05-05

WOOZYFLY Launches Contest for Bands to Win a $150,000 Recording, Promotion, and Distribution Deal The music media and social-networking website WOOZYFLY.com will be hosting an unsigned band contest entitled WOOZY IDOL, offering all unsigned bands a chance to win a RECORDING, DISTRIBUTION, and PROMOTION contract valued at up to $150,000. - 2008-04-02

Huey Lewis and the News, Kelly Rowland, Gipsy Kings Family, and Vittorio Grigolo Among Scheduled Performers at The Land Rover America's Polo Cup The Land Rover America's Polo Cup announced today that seven respected performers would be performing at the 2008 event, taking place May 9th and 10th in Leesburg, VA. These performers include Huey Lewis and the News, Kelly Rowland, The Gipsy Kings family, Vittorio Grigolo, No Speed Limit, Antonio Giuliano, and Miss Virginia 2006, Adrianna Sgarlata. These musical performances are only one facet of the incredible two-day event filled with polo, fashion, Virginia wine and cuisine, music, and family fun. Proceeds from The Land Rover America's Polo Cup will benefit the Journey for the Cure Foundation, a not for profit public charity foundation. - 2008-03-21

Composer Torben Thoger Of Denmark Teams with Only New Age Music, Inc. for his Music Catalog's U.S. Release Danish composer Torben Thoger has commissioned U.S.-based new age music expert Suzanne Doucet of Only New Age Music to oversee the first-time release of his catalog to the U.S. market. - 2008-03-12

Passionate Tradition of Authentic Flamenco Will Ignite the Senses in a Production of "Cuerpo Y Alma" at the Clifton Center, in Louisville, Kentucky A dazzling showcase of styles in sensual movement and fiery footwork, primal pulse of rhythms, passion, and intoxicating music will be the features of the authentic flamenco production "Cuerpo Y Alma" scheduled to run on April 11, at 8pm and April 13, at 2pm at the Clifton Center in Louisville, Kentucky. International cast of musicians and dancers, featuring guest dancer and choreographer Antonio Hidalgo, singers Chayito Champion and Vicente Griego, among others, will celebrate the power and glory of flamenco, the hauntingly beautiful and complex art form of Southern Spain. - 2008-03-11

Vakero Partners With Sunflower Entertainment Sunflower Entertainment signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with New York and Dominican Republic based record label Jeremy Records' recording artist, Vakero, the #1 Dominican Hip Hop artist and leader of the Rap Dominicano movement. - 2008-02-28

1 Attachment The CD is Dead - Flash Drive Direct Offers Strong Alternative Paradigm to Revive Limp Retail Music Sales. Bare Naked Ladies, White Stripes first to take the leap. The CD is dead and the industry is facing the prospect of a download only era. Music industry mavens know that this business strategy is not suited to the labels. The free file sharing Peer to Peer genie is out of the bottle and already in the hands of the public. The ability for the labels to stake their claim in the download arena and successfully compete with LimeWire, MySpace and other free services is doomed. Flash drive designer and manufacturer Flash Drive Direct has penned a treatise that describes a new and viable replacement for the CD that will appeal to the download demographic and offer a richer media intense delivery system. - 2008-02-14

International Vocalist Michael Paige, The New Voice Of Romance, Launches Worldwide Record Campaign Michael Paige's journey as the New Voice of Romance has just begun. The assortment of Michael's self-titled debut album encompasses love ballads and dance music crossing over to a blend of continental flavors. Michael's style and hands-on approach makes him multi-talented in all aspects of music; writing and publishing his own music, singing in six languages and playing the piano. - 2008-02-05

VideoPoke Now Available on Facebook New widget from Singing Fool puts music back into Valentine's Day. - 2008-01-31

Latin Music Will Never be the Same Thanks to Frank Unzueta and His Cutting Edge Band One World's New Release, 'Share My Love,' Set to Drop February 14, 2008 Latin music will never be the same now that One World is back on the scene, sharing its love with a cutting edge mix of jazz, pop and rock, a passion for traditional Mexican sounds and an deep, growing desire to bring these exotic rhythmic styles beyond today and into a bright, thriving future. Share My Love, the band's third album, is first and foremost a 15-track celebration of the rich heritage of Frank Unzueta, the group's founder, lead vocalist, keyboardist and acoustic guitarist. - 2008-01-17

Independent Artist Sones De Mexico Ensemble Garners 2008 GRAMMY Award Nomination Independent Artist Sones de Mexico Ensemble garners 2008 GRAMMY Award Nomination for "Esta Tierra Es Tuya (This Land Is Your Land)" in the Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album Category. - 2008-01-14

Unique Hip Hop CD 'In The Shadow of an Icon' Hits Stores 1-15-08 Grassroots record label Thug Life Army Records is set to re-arrange the urban hip hop landscape with the release of their highly anticipated hip hop project 'In The Shadow of an Icon' to hit stores January 15th 2008. - 2008-01-14

Suwannee Springfest Announces 2008 Lineup 12th Annual Florida music festival features top talents in Americana, Bluegrass & Folk. - 2007-12-28

Brazilian Star Daniela Mercury on V-me’s Estudio Billboard Tuesday, November 27 Fresh from winning her latest Latin GRAMMY, Brazilian singer-songwriter, Daniela Mercury appears on V-me’s Estudio Billboard – November 27 at 10:00pm(ET) and encore on December 2 at 8:00pm - 2007-11-26

Brazilian Star Daniela Mercury on V-me’s Estudio Billboard Tuesday, November 27 Fresh from winning her latest Latin GRAMMY, Brazilian singer-songwriter, Daniela Mercury appears on V-me’s Estudio Billboard – November 27 at 10:00pm(ET) and encore on December 2 at 8:00pm - 2007-11-26

BIGbreakTALENTbank.com Continues Global Talent Search Auditions, Extends `Face of BbTb' Launch Contest Deadline BIGbreakTALENTbank.com, the world's first all-inclusive entertainment site created exclusively for the seriously talented, continues its global talent search auditions for serious creatives. BIGbreakTALENTbank is a beautiful site that's easy to use and showcases its community in a way that's classy and free of mega-site debris. Auditions are free and one lucky applicant from auditions received through midnight ET Monday, December 31, will be chosen as the launch 'Face of BbTb" in early 2008. Apply. Audition. Become Bankable. - 2007-09-10

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