Tag Archives: Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Day 2

People at this conference get straight to the action.  Beginning at 9:00, back-to-back conferences were programmed to keep people informed and interested in the event.  The topics covered included: methods to adapt to a transitioning music industry, considerations for writing and promoting commercial music, legal aspects of songwriting and copyright protection, and one-on-one chats with [...]

Nicaragua: Day 1

These kids had a talent you wouldn’t believe. They sang in counterpoint and with a sustained vibrato that would be enviable by many. The conference room cheered wildly after they finished their two songs, and you could see some people get teary-eyed.

Berklee goes to Nicaragua

I was like, “Who’s calling from California?”. I answer, and the first thing I hear is, “Hello, Nik? This is KC Porter”. I was speechless.

Berklee in Nicaragua

In the last few years, a number of dedicated and ambitious students have developed strong ties with the Latin American music industry—organizing events in Boston and at the Latin Billboard Awards, and working behind the scenes at the Latin Grammys. Coming up, the new leaders of the Latin American Music and Business Club jet down [...]