This past summer, we were selected among 13 Syracuse University students in the Bandier Music Business Program to study the music business hands-on by visiting five cities across three countries in Latin America. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Bandier visits different emerging music markets almost every spring, with previous trips touching down in[…]
The Coca Cola Flow Fest, the biggest reggaetón party celebrating Latin urban music, held its 2025 edition this weekend (Nov. 22 and 23) in Mexico with a powerful lineup that brought together legends of the scene and young stars, from Don Omar, Wisin y J Balvin a Young Miko, Álvaro Díaz and Myke Towers. Nicky Jam, Lenny Tavárez, Omar Courtz, Bad[…]
Carlos Vives brought all his energy and the joyful vallenato to the 2025 Coca-Cola Flow Fest in Mexico City on Saturday (Nov. 22), surprising his fans with a tribute to the legendary ranchera singer-songwriter José Alfredo Jiménez. “It’s a joy to see you, and I want to tell you something that goes like this,” said[…]
Bad Bunny surprised his fans in the Dominican Republic on Saturday night (Nov. 22) by inviting the biggest star in bachata to the stage. On the second day of his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour at the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Romeo Santos appeared near the end of the show, eliciting[…]
Puerto Rican band Chuwi opened the first of two nights at a sold-out Olympic Stadium on Bad Bunny’s world tour. 11/22/2025 Bad Bunny performs onstage during Bad Bunny: “No Me Quiero Ir De Aqui” Residencia En El Choli at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on July 13, 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. […]
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 Paola Jara & Jessi Uribe Welcome Baby Girl Música popular power couple Paola Jara and Jessi Uribe[…]
Mexican rapper Santa Fe Klan takes a turn in his career with the release of Baile Cholo, a cumbia vallenata album featuring 26 songs that speak about love, heartbreak, loneliness, sadness, and pain. “Since I was a child, before I started rapping, cumbia ran through my veins, so I always wanted to do something like[…]
Thanksgiving is officially right around the corner, and to take something off your to-do list, let us handle your party playlist. In true fashion, Billboard did the legwork and put together a Thanksgiving Fiesta playlist with 100 songs and more than six hours of music featuring songs that are not only about being grateful, but also[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music including Maria Becerra’s third studio album Quimera, Tainy and Karol G’s melancholic reggaetón “Única” and “LA FKN VIBRA,” a first collaborative effort by Sebastian Yatra and Xavi. Explore See latest videos, charts and news[…]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, “GIMME MORE” (5020 Records) After shocking onlookers with their steamy (violent?) kiss in the media room after winning five 2025 Latin Grammys,[…]
This April, Maria Becerra underwent an emergency surgery for a second ectopic pregnancy that caused severe internal bleeding. For Becerra, it was “very difficult for me to do normal things,” like running, walking and even singing; however, it was this dark moment in her life that ultimately inspired her third studio album Quimera, out today[…]
Ricardo Montaner trains as if he were preparing to run a marathon. In February, the iconic Argentine-Venezuelan singer-songwriter will embark on an ambitious tour that will take him across Latin America, the United States, and Europe — a feat that will demand physical and vocal resilience. At the same time, he plans to release of two albums[…]
At the 2025 Latin Grammys, Paloma Morphy won the coveted best new artist award, where she was up against promising newcomers such as Alleh of Alleh y Yorghaki fame; Isadora, Chayanne’s talented daughter; and flamenco guitarist Yerai Cortés. “I feel like the new girl in the classroom,” she told Billboard during Latin Grammys week in[…]
Ozuna, the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican-Dominican música urbana artist, is expanding his empire with the launch of Mucho, a bilingual, video-first media company. According to its website, Mucho is aimed at “amplifying the voices of young US Hispanic audiences” through streaming, talent-driven entertainment, and festivals. The new venture officially kicks off on Tuesday (Nov. 18). Related[…]
Grupo Frontera announced on Tuesday (Nov. 18) dates for its Triste Pero Bien C*abrón Tour, which kicks off March 28 in Nuevo León, Mexico, and will then make stops in South and Central America and also in Europe. The 27-date stint — Grupo Frontera’s most ambitious trek yet since its 2024 Jugando A Que No[…]
Rosalía appeared on The Tonight Show on Sunday night (Nov. 16) to deliver a captivating rendition of “La Perla,” drawn from her latest album, LUX, originally featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia, who were not present for the performance. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Spanish superstar stunned as she brought a literal fairytale[…]
The first day of the 2025 Corona Capital festival took place on Friday (Nov. 14), marking the grand return of Foo Fighters to Mexico City after a three-year absence. The explosive and unforgettable performance turned into a celebration filled with hits from Dave Grohl’s rock band’s 30-year career. On day one, the musical feast —[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features new music, including fresh picks by Laura Pausini and Yami Safdie, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón in a collab with Juanes, HUMBE and DannyLux and more. Música mexicana continues to expand, attracting artists across genres to dabble in the style of music. The[…]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Laura Pausini & Yami Safdie, “Eso y Más” (Warner Music Italy) Italian superstar Laura Pausini reimagines Joan Sebastian’s ballad “Eso y Más,” and[…]
Alejandro Sanz stuns, Bad Bunny falls short, and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso dominate. 11/14/2025 Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz accepts the Record of the Year award for “Palmeras En El Jardin” during the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 13, 2025. VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty […]
Latin Grammys week kicked off with a wave of industry events that led to the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night (Nov. 13). Prior to the awards ceremony—where Bad Bunny, Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso, and Edgar Barrera led the nominations—Billboard took over the bustling Las Vegas to take readers inside the coveted invite-only Best[…]
