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Famous as :
Bossa nova musicianBirth Name :
Sergio Santos MendesBirth Date :
February 11, 1941Birth Place :
Niteroi, BrazilSpouse :
Gracinha LeporaceClaim to fame :
Single "Never Gonna Let You Go" (1983)
Sergio Mendes Taps Fergie on New Album
June 10, 2008 04:06:25Sergio Mendes is making a new and bold breakthrough on his upcoming album "Encanto" by tapping Stacy Ferguson a.ka. Fergie to rap on the set "The Look of Love". The new song itself is actually a cover of Burt Bacharach and it is being produced by Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am.
Beside that track, there will be also other cool songs that are being included on Sergio's New LP, which are a hip-hop version of "Agua De Beber", "Waters of March", "Somewhere In The Hills" and many more. Meanwhile, aside from Fergie and will.i.am other musicians that have also being tapped by the musician are the likes of Juanes and Natalie Cole.
The 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Frontrunners
November 03, 2006 03:11:50
Colombian bombshell Shakira dominated the 7th annual Latin Grammy Awards Thursday night Nov 2nd as she won a leading four trophies out of five nominations. She among other won the categories of Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year both for "La Tortura", plus Album Of The Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album both for "Fijación Oral, Vol. 1".
The reggaeton group Calle 13 was another multiple winner at the awards event, earned the awards for Best New Artist, Best Urban Music Album for their eponymous album, and Best Short Form Music Video for "ˇAtrévete Te, Te!". Another multiple winner included Argentine rocker Gustavo Cerati, who won the Best Rock Solo Vocal Album category for "Ahi Vamos" and Best Rock Song for "Crimen".
Shakira Leads the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Nominees
September 27, 2006 10:09:47
Colombian pop sensation Shakira leads the nomination list for the seventh annual installment of Latin Grammy Awards with six nods. The songbird is among others nominated for the categories of Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best Short Form Music Video, all for "La Tortura".
She, additionally, also vies for Album Of The Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Album, and Best Short Form Music Video categories for "Fijación Oral, Vol. 1". Following close behind with four nominations are Guatemalan popster Ricardo Arjona, Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas and Argentinian guitarist and vocalist Gustavo Cerati.
Black Eyed Peas' Frontman Starts His Own Label
January 16, 2006 10:01:28Already gained popularity and success with his music group Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am has yet felt satisfy. Instead, the singer wants some more. As it was announced Friday January 13th, the man has teamed up with A&M/Interscope, forming his own label.
The label reportedly will be housed along with will.i.am's clothing line under his Los Angeles-based company, will.i.am global. Comes as the very first project of the new established label is Sergio Mendes' "Timeless," which is set to out on Feb. 14. Other acts coming out on will.i.am include Macy Gray and Black Eyed Peas singer Stacy Ferguson.
