Music

In yet another example of the growing respect and recognition for Latin alternative rock and hiphop, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani has declared July 2-9 “Latin Alternative Music Week” in New York in recognition of the extensive series of concerts and panels organized in New York by the LAMC.

At the conclusion of the Hip Hop Summit 2001--called "an unprecedented meeting," by the Los Angeles Times and where the Washington Post reported "...attendees seemed energized by the challenge," industry hip-hop leaders, artists, and civil rights and political organizations reached agreement on a

On Thursday, June 14th at the New York Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Gloria and Emilio Estefan joined many of music's most respected and revered performers and songwriters when the National Academy of Popular Music inducts them into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Sony Music Entertainment, Grupo Prisa and Crescent Moon have formed a new joint venture label to discover, develop and establish Latin music artists around the world. The new label name will be announced shortly.

Puerto Rican hardcore champions Puya are ready to take their genre-defying show on the road with the announcement of a 40 city North American tour with Fear Factory. The trek is in support of the group's new album 'Union', an album that redefines the notion of modern, heavy rock.

While legal issues surrounding the downloading of music from the Internet continue to make headlines, song-seekers throughout the world are forging ahead with their online activities.

International recording legend Julio Iglesias will be honored as the 2001 Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Person Of The Year, it was announced by Michael Greene, President/CEO of the Recording Academy and Latin Recording Academy.