March 4 (UPI) -- Colombian singer and songwriter Carlos Vives will be presented with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Founders Award in Miami on April 2 at El Premio ASCAP.
ASCAP presents the award every year to songwriters and composers who inspire their fellow musicians. Past ASCAP Founders Awards recipients include Marc Anthony, Rubén Blades, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Emmylou Harris, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney and Carly Simon.