ASCAP Latino & Top Stop Music Showcases (Podcast Episode – 2013 Latin Billboard Edition)

ASCAP Latino Top Stop Music Showcase Latin Billboards 2013 Spanglish Noise

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): ASCAP Latino & Top Stop Music Showcases (Podcast Episode - 2013 Latin Billboard Edition) Summary: Spanglish Noise's Joseph Mitchell recently traveled to Miami for the 2013 Latin Billboard Conference and Awards Show.  While popular artists such as Don Omar and Romeo Santos dazzled the television audience with electrifying  performances and numerous awards, most of these viewers did not have a chance to attend the fabulous showcases that were a … [Read more...]

Mariana Vega – No Se Van

Mariana Vega ASCAP Showcase No Se Van

The other night I had the great fortune to see Mariana Vega perform as part of the ASCAP Showcase for the 2013 Latin Billboard Conference.  On a night that featured four of Latin's Leading Ladies (Mariana Vega, Debi Nova, Kany Garcia, & Lena), the Venezuelan singer provided a tranquil and heartfelt performance that truly won me over as a new listener to her music.  Mariana's music clearly falls into the singer-songwriter category and she uses her strong vocal range to her advantage, ever … [Read more...]

Nadia Costa – Mintiendole Al Corazon

Nadia Costa

Nadia Verónica Costa Velázquez might only be 22 years old on paper, but her musical persona is several years wiser than most young adults her age.  Having written her first “canción” at the promising young age of nine, the groundwork for Nadia’s musical passion was officially initiated when her father bought her a guitar in 2000.  Following several years of musical studies and countless band rehearsals, the talented singer from Uruguay is now making a name for herself as a solo Latin … [Read more...]

Jesse & Joy Ft. Mario Domm (of Camila) – Llorar

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Mexican sibling pop-rock duo Jesse & Joy recently teamed up with Mario Domm of the band Camila to film a video for the melancholy love song “Llorar.” The track comes from the deluxe version of their album ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?, whose immense popularity led to a 2012 Latin Grammy award for Best Contemporary Vocal Pop Album. “Llorar” opens with a lush romantic string section which transitions into the pulse of a strumming guitar and a nostalgic piano line.  The result is … [Read more...]

Dawin – Light Of Day (Let ‘Em Go) & Via Bedroom EP

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Dawin is a talented Dominican-American crooner from NYC who brings a fresh Latin vibe to the mainstream sound of Urban R&B.  In addition to possessing a voice that is comparable in many ways to Usher or Chris Brown, Dawin can also play the guitar and piano, utilizing these tools as an important part of his song-writing process.  Where his new single "Light of Day" portrays his confident swag and a soulful passion for pop music, the free Via Bedroom EP artistically complements his … [Read more...]

Julieta Venegas – Tuve Para Dar

Julieta Venegas

Julieta Venegas is a well-established Latin pop-rock singer from Mexico whose voice shines with a pure strength, but certainly is able to incorporate a sultry twang when the mood calls for it.  Once the front singer for the band Tijuana No!, she has since released six solo albums to date, with another album Los Momentos rumored to release in February 2013.   Today's song "Tuve Para Dar" comes from this album, and while listeners might want to initially interpret the tune as a relationship that … [Read more...]

XIII Latin Grammy Awards: The Winners

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The XIII Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 15th 2012 in Las Vegas.  Competition was fierce, the performances were spectacular, and many talented artists and producers left with a smile on their face.  Here is the selection of winners relevant to the Spanglish Noise website: General Record Of The Year: “¡Corre!” - Jesse & Joy (artists) Song Of The Year: “¡Corre!” - Jesse & Joy & Tommy Torrres (songwriters) Best New Artist: 3Ball MTY (artist) Album … [Read more...]

Campo: Road To The Latin Grammys

Campo

Juan Campodónico aka Campo is a musician, producer, and composer from Uruguay – perhaps most known for his popular group Bajofondo – and he is nominated for the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards in the category Best Alternative Song for the track “1987” with Jorge Drexler. The song comes from his album Campo, which is a project he created to develop a musical identity that incorporates the sounds of his home country with new musical ideas. The result speaks for itself, introducing elements of … [Read more...]

Tommy Torres – Mientras Tanto

Tommy Torres

Tommy Torres has released a new video for the song "Mientras Tanto" and like always, it's filled with profound lyrics and a simple arrangement of instruments that unite to create a beautiful sound.  The lyrics can be summarized as the age-old wisdom of living in the moment, for mañana es otro día y el de hoy no se ha acabado.  Tommy outlines the uncertainties that lead to worries in life, reminding listeners that the oldest people appear to be the most calm because they know that everything … [Read more...]