Testing new waters, Grupo Firme makes its mariachi debut with their latest single, “Cabrón y Medio,” premiering exclusively on Billboard today (April 2). Co-produced by Joss Favela and Ricardo Orrantía, the Música Mexicana group steers away from its signature banda style that’s typically fast-paced, danceable and brass-heavy, and steps into the traditional mariachi realm powered[…]
Romeo Santos and Prince Royce have officially kicked off their highly-awaited joint tour, Mejor Tarde Que Nunca, on Wednesday night (April 1) at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum. Produced by Cárdenas Marketing Network (CMN), the 25-date stint is in support of Romeo and Royce’s first collaborative all-bachata album Better Late Than Never that dropped last November. The[…]
Wolf pack, rejoice! Shakira is bringing her record-breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour stateside for a limited run of North American arena dates this summer. The 13-show trek, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on June 13 at Intuit Dome in the Los Angeles area and wraps on July 25 at Boardwalk Hall[…]
Rosalía opened her four-night residency at Madrid’s Movistar Arena on Monday (March 30) — the first stop of her Lux Tour in Spain — just days after being forced to cut short her concert in Milan due to what she described as “food poisoning.” The Catalan superstar appeared fully recovered and completely committed to her[…]
Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover. Explore See latest videos, charts[…]
Becky G, Joy and Julieta Venegas will be honored at the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special, Billboard and Telemundo announced on Monday (March 30). The program will air live exclusively on Telemundo on April 24 at 9 p.m. ET. Once again, the two-hour musical special will pay tribute to “Latin female artists who are driving[…]
The second day of Tecate Pa’l Norte brought the spectacular launch of Guns N’ Roses’ world tour to Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday (March 28) — featuring the live debut of their two new singles, “Nothin’” and “Atlas” — during a day characterized by a heavy dose of classic and alternative rock. Grupo Frontera also used[…]
The first day of the the Tecate Pa’l Norte festival on Friday (March 27) offered a vast and eclectic soundscape headlined by Tyler, The Creator, Deftones, Interpol, Morat, Myke Towers and Los Traileros del Norte, bringing rap, alternative rock and metal, pop, electronic music and regional Mexican music to Parque Fundidora in Monterrey, Mexico. As[…]
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Usher in Wellness Session, Channel ‘Free Spirits’ in NYC It’s not every day you see[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music including a first collaborative effort by Yami Safdie and Alejandro Sanz called “Cuéntame”; Melanie Santiler’s first single of 2026 called “Todo Se Me Da”; and album releases from León Larregui (Manifiesto de un Tremendo[…]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by BillboardLatin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Yami Safdie & Alejandro Sanz, “Cuéntame” (Warner Music Latina) Argentine singer-songwriter Yami Safdie and Spanish icon Alejandro Sanz join forces on[…]
BTS is taking its ARIRANG World Tour to Latin America in October, and on Friday (March 27), finally revealed the venues for the Latin American leg of its ambitious, 80-plus-show trek. The world tour is set to kick off April 9 in South Korea’s Goyang Stadium, and runs until 2027 with shows in Australia, Hong[…]
Zhamira was only 3 years old when she performed for the first time onstage at her school talent show. Immediately, she knew this was her calling, saying she “never had a plan B.” As she grew older, her passion for the arts grew stronger and stronger, especially as a fan of TV shows like Hannah[…]
Most independent artists build from scratch. AKTHEPROD built from a bloodline. The Woodbury, New York–based hip-hop artist—born Alex Krause—comes from a family where music wasn’t a pastime; it was generational. His paternal grandparents performed with the New York City Opera Company, his grandfather toured with NBC Opera and sang at Carnegie Hall, and his maternal[…]
El tío Ryan is ready for the summer! Following his successful year, Ryan Castro has now stepped in as a creative director for Agua Bendita, fully co-creating and shaping everything from the design to the campaign. The result is the 2026 collection AWAA that combines Ryan’s signature “AWOO” with “AGUA”—the core inspiration behind Agua Bendita—symbolizing[…]
Rising genre-fluid artist TchiTchi opens up about his latest single “Irmãos”, a Portuguese-language record that captures the essence of brotherhood, loyalty, and shared survival. We sat down to discuss the emotional roots of the song, his cultural background, and the journey from his earlier work to this deeply personal release. “Irmãos” is performed in Portuguese[…]
The 2026 Baja Beach Fest lineup was announced Tuesday (March 24), and will feature Anuel AA, Junior H, Nicky Jam and Ozuna as headliners for this year’s festival. The beachfront event will return to Rosarito, Mexico, from Aug. 7 to 9, with Anuel kicking off the festivities on Friday, Junior and Nicky Jam taking the[…]
Nicky Jam will return to Puerto Rico to perform a historic concert titled El Regreso a Casa (or The Return Home). It is scheduled for May 23 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, aka “El Choli” or “Choliseo.” Tickets for the show will be available starting Friday, March 27, at 10 a.m.[…]
Mon Laferte is going on a 28-date U.S. tour with two Canadian stops, kicking off July 24 at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec, and wrapping up Nov. 7 at the Kia Forum in L.A., Billboard can exclusively announce Tuesday (March 24). She will visit cities including Austin, Miami, Detroit and New York, with tickets available[…]
Billboard continues celebrating Women’s History Month with a list of powerful Spanish-language albums you should be currently listening to. Notably, the month kicked off with the release of La Liga Femenina, a 19-track compilation album — produced by Puerto Rican hitmakers Boy Wonder CF and Charlee Way — featuring renowned and emerging female artists. Led[…]
Shakira’s European residency in Madrid is adding three new dates. In addition to the shows initially scheduled for Sept. 25, 26 and 27, performances have been added for Sept. 18, 19 and 20, bringing six nights of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to Spain. The news of the expansion arrives with new[…]
