LATV celebrates the two year anniversary of its hit prime-time show, “Mex 2 the Max”, with special live performances on Thursday, June 24. Known for its innovative, original programming targeting Latino youth, LATV has created a phenomenon with “Mex 2 the Max”. What started out as a music video show for the Regional Mexican music genre two years ago has evolved into a highly rated and important television program that includes appearances and performances by some of today’s biggest Regional Mexican music acts.
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PBS Film: Deadly Border Crossing.
More than 200 Mexican migrants died last year in the blistering heat of the Arizona desert as they crossed illegally into the United States in search of work. Now, as summer brings what the U.S. Border Patrol calls the “Season of Death”—the peak period for migratory workers—FRONTLINE/World tells the story of one man who lost his life on his journey north.
George Lopez To Host 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Critically acclaimed comedian and actor George Lopez will host the 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards telecast, it was announced by the Latin Recording Academy. The show will be broadcast on Sept. 1, 2004, on the CBS Television Network at 8-10 p.m. (ET/PT) from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Michel Camilo Wins JazzWeek ‘Artist of the Year’.
Latin jazz pianist and composer Michel Camilo was named “Artist of the Year” at the annual JazzWeek Awards held Saturday, June 5 in Rochester, N.Y.
