Berkshire-based band The Red Partizans would like to announce the release of their self-entitled debut album. The album will be available for free download from their Myspace page at 9am Monday 24th May. The Red Partizans are already a firm favourite on the London rock scene, having played gigs at O2’s Islington Academy, Fiddler’s Elbow, Sound in Leicester Square and The Underbelly in Hoxton to name a few. Their sound is more than Alternative Rock; music critics have likened them to the Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and the up and coming Northern outfit Dinosaur Pile-up.

When thinking of a blind musician, we imagine an African-American male with dark glasses on a piano singing R&B, and though Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles have had their heyday as noteworthy, superb blind musicians in the past, a new wave of modern, hardworking, extremely talented and diverse visually impaired musicians have materialized at the commercial level in NYC and around the globe representing everything from Singer-songwriter and Rock to Latin and Ska. Yes, blind individuals have a certain stigma within society of being dependent, feeble and inane; however, the mission of the Blind Musicians Collective is not only to empower its musicians through fellowship and networking, but to promote them through performance opportunities, and showcases, in order to dismiss misconceptions. Unlike the organizations of today who claim to aid blind individuals but are bogged down by politics disorganization and an inability to truly relate, the Collective is set forth for and complete run and supported by highly educated, hardworking, professional blind musicians in the music industry at a grassroots, realistic and synergetic level.

Leading U.S. music rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its 17^th annual Latin Music Awards tonight at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Juanes received the BMI President’s Award; Espinoza Paz claimed his third consecutive Songwriter of the Year title; “Te Presumo” earned Song of the Year honors for writer Hussein Barreras and publisher LGA Music Publishing; and Editora Arpa Musical garnered its third consecutive Publisher of the Year win. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Delia Orjuela, BMI Vice President, Latin Music, the black-tie ceremony also saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s 50 most-performed Latin songs on U.S. radio and television.

Discovered at just 13 years old, Salsa music's newest sensation Yorleny (www.acuarioproductions.com) has spent the past decade learning from the masters. Her debut single "Me Haces Sentir" has taken the Colombian music scene by storm and is turning heads throughout the Salsa world. Mature far beyond her years, Yorleny has already cultivated an ample musical style around her distinct and expressive vocals. A vibrant and emotive duet, "Me Hace Sentir" blends Yorleny's candied voice with that of seasoned Salsa vet Marino Luis, who also served up musical arrangements on the track. An authentic illustration of her budding artistry, "Me Hace Sentir" has propelled Yorleny into the Salsa music spotlight.

The acclaimed, velvety croon of multiple Grammy Award winner Jon Secada, has resulted in numerous hits in English and Spanish establishing him as a major bilingual artist. So, it is no surprise that Secada has chosen to pay homage to some of the artists and songwriters who helped shaped his own musical history. The CD, simply titled “Classics” (“Clasicos” in Spanish) is a timeless and romantic recording of songs made famous in both languages by some of the world’s most well-known artists including Elvis, Perry Como, Doris Day, Richie Valens and Frank Sinatra, among others. The CD will be available in English and Spanish editions in stores on March 30, 2010, on Big 3 Records.

CARRERA, one of the world's most prestigious fashion sunglass and sports eyewear brands, has announced its inclusion in Usher's latest music video "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)", the lead single from the singer's upcoming album Raymond Vs. Raymond. "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" continues Usher's winning formula for successful hit singles. In the video, Usher reveals the complexity of his life, defined by who he is and where others expect him to be. The CARRERA "ENDURANCE" sunglasses, manufactured by Safilo Group, adorn Usher as he comes home to relax with his girlfriend, a defining moment as it highlights the longing for her love. The stylish and edgy eyewear enhances Usher's playful and fashionable demeanor.