Spanish music project set

World Brief

By MARY SUTTER

Santander Music Group has inked a joint venture with La Academia de Artistas de Espana, which represents the Spanish performers of hit GestMusic-Endemol reality competish "Operacion Triunfo."

Santander Music Group will act as the artists' reps and handle North and South American bookings for the performers who have emerged from the mega-hit program, many of whom spent the summer touring Spain. Artists include David Bisbal, Bustamante and Chenoa.