Mexican music star Ana Bárbara signs global publishing deal with Kobalt, label says Bulletin board. The independent label will manage the Mexican music star's entire catalog and future recordings. Bárbara's previous publisher was Ingrooves Music Publishing.
The deal comes on the heels of Bárbara Reina Grupera's US tour, which celebrated her 30 years in music with countless hits such as “Me Asusta Pero Me Gusta”, “La Trampa” and “No Lloraré”, which cemented her as mainstay. at Bulletin board diagrams.
“Ana Bárbara is an iconic songwriter whose continued contribution to Música Mexicana has paved the way for the next generation of female artists and songwriters.” Teresa RomoKobalt's senior creative director for Latin America, said in a statement. “Her musical legacy reflects not only her mastery of the stage, but also her ability to connect with multiple generations, which has helped propel Musica Mexicana to become one of the fastest growing musical genres in the world. We are thrilled that she has chosen Kobalt as the home for her new work as well as her substantial catalog of songs.”
“Kobalt has built its reputation over the past two decades by strongly supporting its songwriters around the world,” added Bárbara. “I'm excited to work with Teresa and the entire Kobalt team on my music.”
Last year, Bárbara – born Altagracia Ugalde Motta – became the first regional Mexican songwriter to ever receive the BMI Icon Award, the highest honor bestowed by the performing rights organization. As one of the most important female artists in local Mexican music—a genre historically dominated by men—the singer-songwriter was honored with the Billboard Latin Women in Music Lifetime Achievement Award in May.
“Ana Barbara is considered one of the most important and successful singers and composers of the regional Mexican genre,” he said. Néstor Casonupresident of Kobalt Music Latin America. “We are delighted to work with Ana and are grateful for the trust she has placed in us to be her Publisher. Together, we will continue to build on the impressive legacy she has created throughout her extraordinary career.”
In addition to plans to extend her tour dates with Reina Grupera to Latin America in 2025, Bárbara is currently working on a greatest hits album to be released next year.
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