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Latin Recording Academy Teams up with EMI Latin America to Release 2004 Latin GRAMMY Nominees CD; Hits Stores Aug. 24.


MIAMI Miami, cities, United States
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1 City (1990 pop. 358,548), seat of Dade co., SE Fla., on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River; inc. 1896.
 -- Album Showcases 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R)-Nominated Artists and Features Diverse Mix of Premier Talent on One Powerful and Eclectic CD

The Latin Recording Academy(R) today announced that it has teamed up with EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC.  Music's Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies.  division to release an impressive 2004 Latin GRAMMY(R) Nominees CD, in stores Aug. 24. This release comes packed with nominated songs and artists from major 5th Latin GRAMMY Awards The Latin Grammy Awards were launched in 2000 with a telecast aired on CBS. It was the first primarily Spanish language prime-time program carried on an American network television.  categories, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit educational programs of the Latin Recording Academy.

Each of the 19 tracks on the collection represents Latin GRAMMY-nominated music from artists who have made an impact over the year, including nominees in the categories of Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Best New Artist, Best Male Pop Vocal Album, Best Urban Music Album and Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. The album will be released simultaneously in Spain, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. .

"This Latin GRAMMY Nominees compilation showcases many of the great songs and artists that make up this year's eclectic and diverse group of nominees -- it will surely become a keepsake of this outstanding year of music," said Latin Recording Academy President Gabriel Abaroa. "Our thanks go to EMI Latin EMI Latin is a subsidiary of EMI which focuses on Latin American music. In 1989, Jose Behar, the former head of the Sony Latin Music division, signed Selena with EMI Latin, a record company founded by Behar. Selena became EMI Latin's first artist.  America for their partnership and collaboration on this project which not only underscores the excellence in musical talent we honor this year, but will also provide much needed support for the important work our Academy does year-round."

"We are honored to have been given this wonderful opportunity by the Latin Recording Academy to share with the Hispanic and non-Hispanic communities the best Latin music of the year on a single CD for countless fans to enjoy," said Marco Bissi, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of EMI Music Latin America.

The 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast will take place on Sept. 1 at the Shrine Auditorium The Shrine Auditorium is a landmark large-event venue in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is also the headquarters of the Al Malaikah Temple, a division of the Shriners.  in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850.  and will be broadcast on CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast.  from 8 - 10 p.m. (ET/PT). It will be distributed internationally to more than 100 countries and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio Univision Radio is the radio division of media giant Univision. The company was formerly known as Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation. It is the eighth largest radio company in the United States, and it specializes in Spanish language radio formats.  and Westwood One Westwood One, Inc. (NYSE: WON) is the largest radio network in the United States based on programming quantity. It is based in the city of New York, and it is managed by CBS Radio, the radio arm of CBS Corporation. History
The company was founded by Norman J.
 International. Nominations for the 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards were announced July 14 and a complete list of nominees is available online at GRAMMY.com and www.latingrammy.terra.com (the official online partner of the 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards).

The Latin Recording Academy is an International, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish and Portuguese-language recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. Our organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recording arts and sciences, the Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about the Latin Recording Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.
TRACK LISTING -- 2004 LATIN GRAMMY NOMINEES CD

1. ALEJANDRO SANZ -- NO ES LO MISMO
    Best Male Pop Vocal Album, Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year

2. LUIS MIGUEL -- VUELVE
    Best Male Pop Vocal Album

3. DAVID BISBAL -- DESNUDATE MUJER
    Best Male Pop Vocal Album

4. OBIE BERMUDEZ -- ANTES
    Best Male Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist

5. SIN BANDERA -- QUE LLORO
    Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal

6. LOS TRI-O -- TU CARCEL
    Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal

7. AREA 305 -- QUE LINDA MORENA
    Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal

8. ESTOPA -- FUENTE DE ENERGIA
    Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal

9. AKWID -- SUBIR ARRIBA
    Best Urban Music Album, Best New Artist

10. DJ KANE -- LA NEGRA TOMASA
      Best Urban Music Album

11. JUAN GOTTI -- NO SETT TRIPPIN
      Best Urban Music Album

12. VICO C -- EL BUENO, EL MALO Y EL FEO
      Best Urban Music Album

13. JULIETA VENEGAS -- ANDAR CONMIGO
      Record Of The Year

14. MARIA RITA -- A FESTA
      Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Best New Artist

15. BEBO VALDES Y DIEGO EL CIGALA -- LAGRIMAS NEGRAS
      Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year

16. ROBI DRACO ROSA -- MAS Y MAS
      Record Of The Year

17. KEVIN JOHANSEN -- LA PROCESION
      Album Of The Year

18. MAURICIO & PALODEAGUA -- NINA
      Best New Artist

19. SUPERLITIO -- QUE VO' HACER
      Best New Artist
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