Recording Rap

Alfredo Oliva called to let me know he had played for the “Heroes Awards” at the Oriental  Mandarin Hotel in Miami. This was a tribute to Juan Luis Guerra. Members of the band included Ed Calle, Juan Salazar, Jeff Carswell, Richard Bravo, Alfredo, Orlando Forte, Chauncey Patterson and Chris Glansdorp. During a press conference at the hotel the nominees were announced for the Fourth Annual Latin Grammy Awards. Miami’s group “Bacilos” picked up six nominations, more that any other artist. Included were Record of the Year, Album of The Year, and two nominations for Song of the Year for the title track and Mi Primer Millon.

Their CD was a union project done on the Warner Musica Latina Label. Nestor Torres has a nomination for “Mi Alma Latina” in the Pop Instrumental Album Category. Other union projects are the group Rabanes for “Money Pa’ Que” under the Crescent Moon Label, nominated for Rock Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal, and Shakira, for “Te Aviso, Te Anuncio” from her Laundry Service Album in the Rock Song category. The awards show will be held September 3rd at the American Airlines Arena and will be broadcast live by CBS. Featured will be a tribute to queen of salsa, Celia Cruz. Heineken, one of the co-sponsors, will donate one dollar for each person attending the Grammy’s to the Celia Cruz Foundation in her memory.

I attended the “Taste of Wilton Manors”  this past Monday. The entertainment was provided by the Chris Glansdorp String Quartet with Chris, Alfredo Oliva, Dale Sandvold and Karen Hebermehl  playing beautiful selections. A classy touch to the event.

If you’ve received a letter from the Federation stating that you will receive a “New Use” check  and have not received the check, please call Judy Delarubia in the New Use Department at (212) 868-1330. The Sound Recording Special Payments Fund checks are due to be sent in August. To change your address or beneficiary please call 1-866-711-3863 and update your information.

We are planning a Local 655 instrument swap during the month of September. Be sure to check the Web site for date and venue as we are still in the planning stages. We’ve had many inquiries to rent table space and want our first swap to be a success.

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