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Presents several brief items of news regarding the Latin music industry for September 26, 1998. The successful career of Mana; His album `Suenos Liquidos'; The death of Marco Rizo, the orchestrator on the television series `I Love Lucy'; Formation of FR Producciones by Mauricio Zavala and Benjamin Arroyo; Sales of Ricky Martin's album `Vuelve'; Others.

Discusses the launch of the Premios Amigos, the first music-award ceremony celebrating achievements by the Spanish and Latin music industries, as well as those of Anglo-European artists held on November 20, 1997 in Madrid, Spain. Comments from Warner Music Spain President Saul Tagarro; When the flow of Latin repertoire into Europe began; Three important developments in the flow of talent between Spain and Latin markets; Performers at the event, including the Spice Girls. INSET: And the nominees are..

Looks at the growth of the Spanish music industry due to the entry of Latin music executives and artists. Executives and artists exported by Spain to Latin America; Importance of spanning the musical bridge; Examples of the impact of Warner record company on Spain-Latin America trade.

Focuses on Latin American artists who are being developed by record companies in 2003. La Bruja Gata; Natalia LaFourcade; Frijoles Romanticos; La Onda; Daniel Renée; Cristina Valeni.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American sound recording industry as of May 11, 2002. Musical contributions made by singers Carlo Ponce and Angel López to Mexican soap operas; Plans of the band UFF! to record an English-language version of their single 'Twist'; Success of the album 'Soy Lo Prohibido,' by Alicia Villarreal'; Others.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American broadcasting industry as of May 11, 2002. Competition for a recording contract among young musicians and bands in conjunction with the television program 'Dame un Break'; Plans to produce a Mexican version of the successful television program 'Operación Triunfo,' as well as versions in other markets throughout Latin America; Production work which is being done for an album by Puerto Rican singer Noelia; Others.

Focuses on the Cubadisco trade fair, which will bring together Cuban and Brazilian music. How the fair will spotlight Brazil and trova music, a form of guaracha or romantic bolero; Organization of the fair by the Cuban Music Institute; Comment that Cubadisco is the only fair devoted entirely to Latin music; Performers who will appear at the fair; Web site run by the Digital Society of Authors and Publishers.

Reports on the release of the album 'Las Flores de la Vida,' from 93-year-old Latin American artist Compay Segundo. How he helped develop son music; His meeting with the Cuban President Fidel Castro; Decision to focus on Segundo's music and not his age.

Presents Latin music news briefs, as of March, 2001. Current chart position of 'Deja,' a single from the Latin music group Banda El Recordo, which was founded more than 60 years ago by Don Cruz Lizarraga; Promotion of the album 'Escena Alterlatina: The Future Sound of Espanol' by the record label rock en espanol; Acquisition of Horus, Spain's biggest independent record label, by Gran Via Musical; Others.

Reports on Spanish authors and publishers' rights body Sociedad General de Autores de Espana's launch of initiatives aimed at confirming its position as a key motor driving the promotion of Latin music worldwide. Debut of the world's only Internet portal specializing in Latino culture; Publication of a `Dictionary of Spanish and Latin American Music'; Creation of the Spanish Musical Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Reports on plans by Spanish authors and publishers' society Sociedad Generale de Autores de Espania to organize a series of summertime concerts in the United States and Mexico featuring Latino music recording artists. Holding of the Rock en N Week concert series on July 8-15, 2000; Roundtable discussions on the state of Latin music; Organization of the Cubadisco music fair, which will be held on May 24-28, 2000.

Reports on the efforts of executives at Ariola to promote Latin American pop/rock groups in Spain in the late 1990s. Ways in which Carlos Lopez, Ariola's director has done this; Creation of a tour and album featuring Latin American groups; Success of the album.

States that Spain's music industry is celebrating the success of its inaugural Premios Amigo awards ceremony, regarding it as the first foundation stone of a new, trans-Atlantic link with Latin America. Comments from Warner Music Spain president Saul Tagarro; Spanish artists honored, including Rosana Arbelo, Alejandro Sanz and Ricky Martin.

The article discusses the role that Spain plays in helping Latin musicians develop popularity and success in Europe. Luis Fonsi, a singer from Puerto Rico, had to move his May 26, 2009 concert in Madrid, Spain to a larger venue due to ticket demand. Commentary is provided by Sandra Rotondo, general director of Planet Events.

The article discusses the acquisition of Rosa Lagarrigue Management (RLM) by Grupo Prisa's music sector, Gran Via Musical (GVM). Spanish artists Alejandro Sanz and Miguel Bosé are managed by RLM. The managing director of GVM, Luis Merino, hopes to boost Latin music sales in both Latin America and Spain. The growing number of Latin-American immigrants in Spain is noted.

The article presents an interview with Xavier Novaes, organizer of the Rock En Ñ tour for SGAE, Spain's authors' and publishers' society. He discusses the styles of music promoted by the tour, which includes all major varieties of popular music, from rock to hip-hop. The 2007 tour included concerts in Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela and Colombia and Novaes notes that it was well received by the public, but would benefit from greater involvement by private sponsors.

The article reports on the growth in popularity of Latin American music in Spain. It is estimated that some five percent of the Spanish population consists of immigrants from Latin America and their influence is being reflected in the increased amount of Latin American music sold via downloads and ringtones in Spain.

The article reports on the Festival VivAmerica, held from October 5 through 14 in Madrid, Spain, which included a three-hour long procession of floats on which musical acts from 22 Latin American countries performed live. Festival director Laura Demaria is quoted discussing the shows success. Plans to make VivAmerica an annual event are also noted.

The article discusses how three veteran Spanish singer/songwriters, Joan Manuel Serrat, Joaquín Sabina, and Luis Eduardo Aute, are planning concert tours in Spain and Latin America. Serrat and Sabina will begin a 60-date tour of Spain and Latin American in Zaragoza, Spain, on June 29, 2007. Aute began his concert tour on May 31, 2007, and it will end on June 23, 2007, in Rosario, Argentina. The article reports that all three artist are signed to Sony BMG Spain.

Presents information on the comprehensive online music store being formed by SDAE for Latin repertoire from Spain and Latin America as of June 2005. Digitization of songs from Cuban labels; Goal of SDAE in concentrating on independent catalogs; Information on the Egrem web site.

Presents news briefs on the music industry in Spain as of November 13, 2004. Information on the annual pilgrimage of Spanish authors and publishers society to Latin America to promote alternative pop and rock music; Information on the concert of singer Mikel Erentxun with the music group Los Secretos in Latin America on November 18-19, 2004.

Presents updates on the music trade in Latin America as of May 22, 2004. Appointment of María Isabel Ramírez as manager of international product for Sony Music Colombia; Origin of the name of label Ameba Records; Artists and musicians participating in the Cubadisco music trade fair.

Presents an update on the entertainment industry in Latin America as of February 2004. Activity of Spanish Academy Award-winning filmmaker Fernando Trueba in Brazil's music capital of Salvador de Bahia; Release of the self-titled album of child performer Christell; Concert to be held by Puerto Rican salsa combo La Sonora Ponce to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American music industry as of February 22, 2003. Success of Spanish flamenco artist Martirio in the United States and Latin American markets; Planned performances by British DJs Ben Sims and Alan Somerville in Colombia; Sales of albums by contestants from the Mexican reality television show 'La Academia'; Others.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American sound recording industry as of February 15, 2003. Plans for the release of an album by Dante Spinetta of hip-hop band Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas; Plans of Chilean singer Cecilia Echinique to record a tribute to Latin American singer-songwriters; Casting of Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán in the Mexican version of the musical 'Cabaret'; Others.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American sound recording industry as of January 11, 2003. Collaboration between Puerto Rican singer Gilberto Santa Rosa and Panamanian musicians Sammy and Sandy Sandoval; Appointment of Gabriel Salcedo as executive director of Argentine record industry body CAPIF; Sales of the eponymous debut album by La Geisha Chilena of Chile; Others.

Presents updates on the music industry in Latin America as of December 14, 2002. Prices of tickets for Paul McCartney's concert tour in Mexico City; Estimated number of albums of Mexican singer Luis Miguel that were sold in Spain.

Presents news briefs on artists and the music industry in Latin America as of December 14, 2002. Features of the Spanish-language album by Alexandre Pires; Features of the album by singer/songwriter Toquinho; Details on the album 'Soy Yo,' by Marta Sanchez.

Presents news on the music recording industry in Latin America as of November 30, 2002. Allegations against the song 'Aserejé,' performed by Las Ketchup; Musicians featured in the 2002 Festival Música por la Tierra in Mexico; Information on the album 'Desde Cero,' performed by Los Pericos.

Profiles Mexican singer Paulina Rubio. Details on her pop album 'Border Girl,' released by Universal Music, and which includes songs in English and Spanish; Outlook for her succeeding in the U.S.; Thoughts on following in the steps of other Latin singers, like Ricky Martin and Sharkira; Prediction that the success of 'Border Girl' will hinge on a series of promotional trips across Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Focuses on the success of David Bisbal and other contestants from the CD-driven television talent show, 'Operación Triunfo,' as a solo artist in Spain. Details of Bisbal's debut solo album 'Corazón Latino'; Outlook for them in markets in Latin America and the United States.

Reports that the Cubadisco Latin music-industry fair for 2002 has been dedicated to Mexico. Latin music as the only sector that grew in sales in the U.S. in 2001; Seminars focusing on music as education and technology; Performance of Spain's La Oreja de Van Gogh; The two Cuba-Mexico galas which featured musicians from both Cuba and Mexico.

Presents news briefs related to the Latin American sound recording industry and retail trade as of May 11, 2002. Details of a joint venture between Universal Music Latino and Night Man Records, based in Puerto Rico; Acquisition of Roadrunner Arcade Music Spain by Sum Records; Release of the album 'Flamingos,' by Spanish singer Enrique Bunbury; Others.

Offers news briefs relating to Latin music as of May 4, 2002. Releases from Latin World Entertainment, an independent record label in Venezuela including 'El Concierto Sinfonico,' by Fiel a la Vega; Worldwide drop in shipments of recorded music in 2001; Sales for the heavily-promoted Puerto Rican singer Chayanne in Spain.

Reports on a deal between Grupo Prisa of Spain and Valores Bavaria of Colombia for the formation of a Pan-American radio group, Grupo Latino de Radiodifusión (GLR). Operations of GLR under the deal; Comments from executives of both companies about the deal; Radio holdings of these companies.

Presents Latin American sound recording industry-related news briefs as of February 23, 2002. Announcement that Argentine band Los Caballeros de la Quema have disbanded; Plans for the reunion concert tour by Spanish group Hombres G; Plans for a Central and South America concert tour by Spanish singer Miguel Bosé Others.

Reports that Spanish rock en espanol band Estopa will headline the Spanish-language music tour, Rock en N. Other artists who will appear, including Bunbury and Amaral; Inclusion of local bands at each tour venue; Comments from tour organizer Xavier Novaes about the purpose of the tour

Focuses on the increase in revenue for the sale of Latin music around the world. Figures collected by SGAE, Spain's authors and publishers' society; Data for overseas revenue; Examples of top-selling albums.

Presents information on the major players in the Cuban and Spanish music industry. Agreement reached by the industry during the SGAE conference in Cuba last May, 1999; Role of the SGAE; Plan to consolidate the Latin music industry; Comments from industry officials.

Presents news briefs relating to Latin television and radio broadcasting for the week ending April 24, 1999. Soundtracks for Chilean soap operas; Televisa's Espacio '99 workshop for aspiring broadcast students; Ratings of FM radio stations in Buenos Aires; National network HBC Radio Network; Reorganization of Radio Nacional, including its name change to La Folclorica; Ratings of TV Azteca in Mexico; Alejandro Pont Lezica named as music director for FM News in Buenos Aires.

Probes the Premios Amigos, Spain's most prestigious awards ceremony, to be held on November 20, 1997. Awards as the first to embrace focus on Latin American markets; Lisa Anderson, executive producer of the Brit Awards, to organize the event; The three sections that the 14 awards are broken into; Ceremony to be opened by the Spice Girls.

Looks at discussion of the Hispanic music market which took place in November 1996 at the second annual ShowMarket trade show in Barcelona, Spain. Discussion of how to forge closer links between such markets in Europe and those in Latin America; Historical and practical reasons why non-Hispanic markets function better.