Gloria Estefan remembers vividly the first time she met her husband, Emilio Estefan Jr. “He had short shorts, he had great legs, playing the accordion — he looked naked,” she says with a laugh while reflecting on a moment that would change their lives forever. She was at a friend’s house putting a band together[…]
Jesse & Joy kicked off their world tour El Despecho on Saturday (Aug. 16) with a sold-out show at the Brooklyn Paramount theater in New York City, where they delighted a multigenerational and predominantly Latino audience with hits ranging from “Si Te Vas” and “Me Soltaste” to “¡Corre!” and “Espacio Sideral.” The Mexican pop duo[…]
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 A Kenia OS Movie After the debut of her new film in Mexico, Kenia OS’ Kenia OS:[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including releases by Carlos Vives and Grupo Niche, Zoé, iLe, and Camila Fernández, to name a few. Vives’ 1990s classic, “La Tierra del Olvido,” gets a breathe of fresh air thanks to his new collaboration with Grupo Niche. “We[…]
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 Ryan Castro, Grupo Frontera, “APODO” (AWOO Corp./Sony Music Latin) On their first collaborative effort, Ryan Castro and Grupo Frontera unwrap “Apodo” (nickname): Produced by Latin hitmaker[…]
Tokischa’s hair spikes out like jagged rays of an eccentric sun, bleached in a shade of unapologetic, brassy yellow. The hairdo — teased in the dual music video for her tracks “Miami” and “Celos,” released in June — is intentionally loud. It’s a technicolor warning that something seismic is coming, a glimpse into a new[…]
Though she is “happily married” today, Camila Fernández has also experienced disappointment. “I had my time of heartbreak,” the 27-year-old Mexican singer confesses. “Plus, I grew up with divorced parents, and my mom only listened to heartbreak songs.” So it’s no surprise that her new album La Fernández, released on Thursday night (Aug. 14), is[…]
Kali Uchis is beginning a pivotal chapter of her career with her highly anticipated U.S. arena trek, The Sincerely, Tour, on Thursday (Aug. 14) in Portland, Oregon. Spanning 26 cities — including additional dates at the Madison Square Garden and Kia Forum — the Colombian-American chanteuse will not only showcase her latest album, Sincerely, but[…]
In “The Stars Behind the Stars” franchise, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors share stories that have yet to be told, directly from those who aren’t often in front of the spotlight. Think “todo lo que no se ve detrás de cámaras,” or “everything that happens behind the scenes.” These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and its foundation.[…]
For decades, a traditional (and, at times, formulaic) sound defined and powered regional Mexican music, the umbrella term that includes subgenres like banda, norteño and mariachi. But today, música mexicana, as it is also known, is booming (according to Luminate’s midyear music report, it fueled Latin music’s growth in the first six months of the[…]
Karol G will headline the halftime show during YouTube’s first exclusive NFL live broadcast set to take place at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, in September, YouTube and the National Football League announced Thursday (Aug. 14). Celebrating the “Sounds of Latin America through Gameday Entertainment,” the 2025 NFL São Paulo game set for Sept.[…]
A Mexican DJ organization has called on its members to temporarily suspend the programming of Natanael Cano’s music after the corridos tumbados superstar allegedly assaulted a DJ on Monday (Aug. 11) during the musician’s performance at Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Baja California. Explore See latest videos, charts and news In a statement issued Tuesday[…]
Kali Uchis is ready to give fans the show of a lifetime with The Sincerely Tour (stylized as “The Sincerely, Tour”), which kicks off on Thursday (Aug. 14) in Portland. Featuring a sprawling 36-song setlist that spans her entire discography, the Colombian-American singer-songwriter has prepared a performance that’s both nostalgic and celebratory, weaving together the dreamy[…]
Christian music has a rich and vibrant history, forged over centuries and around the world. Each generation has contributed its unique voice to exalt the faith, and each musical work has inevitably been shaped by the trends of its time. “Christian music has a unique characteristic: it’s characterized by its lyrical content, rather than a[…]
A new power couple has entered the chat: Nicki Nicole and Lamine Yamal. Speculations of a romance sparked when the Argentine singer and rapper, 24, allegedly kissed the Spanish professional footballer at his 18th birthday celebration in mid-July. Most recently, the “Wapo Traketero” singer was invited as a VIP guest (alongside Bizarrap) at the 47th[…]
A lover and amateur performer of regional Mexican music, Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, the governor of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, booked Marilyn Manson for a free show at the annual state fair that gathered 205,000 people on Sunday (August 10), according to organizers. The move earned protests from religious and conservative groups, who[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including fresh picks by Armenta, TINI, and a posthumous release by Juan Gabriel, to name a few. Explore See latest videos, charts and news On her latest single “De Papel,” TINI delivers[…]
It’s been nearly a month since Bad Bunny first lit up the iconic Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot (a.k.a. El Choli) with his historic residency, No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí. But the energy wasn’t meant to stay confined to the island. With the residency now expanding its reach to fans beyond Puerto[…]
Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy Award-winning pianist, bandleader, musician, and composer of Puerto Rican ancestry who revolutionized Latin jazz and salsa over a more than seven decades career, has died at 88. He passed away Wednesday (August 6) in his New Jersey home, according to a statement posted on his official Instagram account. One of the[…]
After scoring a record deal with Sony Music Latin in 2018, entering the Billboard charts for the first time in 2020 and a Latin Grammy nomination for best new artist in 2021, Paloma Mami has no plans of slowing down in 2025. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Earlier this year, the New York-born[…]
On a hot summer afternoon in New York City, Belinda stopped by The Whitby Bar and Restaurant for a chat with Billboard Español. Sipping on her iced matcha in the elegant, pastel-hued setting — which felt like a throwback to a gilded era and perfectly matched her Céline outfit and Chanel bag — the Mexican[…]
