Billboard has announced a new wave of artists confirmed for 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week, returning to The Fillmore Miami Beach in October. Joining the star-studded lineup are Alofoke, Anuel AA, Guaynaa, Ela Taubert, Humberto “Humby” Viana, Julio Reyes Copello, Leo Rojas of “Escuela de Nada,” Molusco, Óscar Maydon, Pablo Alborán, Silvana Estrada, Xavi and[…]
Gabito Ballesteros is one of the young stars to emerge from the corridos tumbados movement. Collaborations with peers such as Peso Pluma (“Lady Gaga”), Natanael Cano (“Perlas Negras”), Luis R Conriquez (“Presidente”) and Netón Vega (“Wiscachos”) have made him a key figure in the new wave of regional Mexican music. But the genre has recently[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including Silvana Estrada’s “Dime,” Chino Pacas’ ultra-personal album Cristian and Rauw Alejandro’s “Buenos Términos,” to name a few. “Dime” is the latest single that previews Estrada’s upcoming album, Vendrán Suaves Lluvias, setting the tone for the LP. “Some of[…]
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 Xavi & Kapo, “Bien Pedos” (Interscope Records) Afrobeat and regional Mexican music collide in the voices of Xavi and Kapo on the single “Bien Pedos.”[…]
The music of Danny Ocean is the kind that connects, heals, makes you fall in love and is a pure reflection of his genuine, relaxed vibe. And his new album, Babylon Club, released on Thursday (July 31) under Atlantic/Warner Music Latina, is no exception. “I think this album is like that, it’s about moments a[…]
Flaco Jiménez, the Tejano music icon whose virtuosic accordion playing and pioneering contributions to conjunto and Tex-Mex music brought global acclaim to a cherished South Texas tradition, has died at 86. His family confirmed his passing on Thursday night (July 31) via a statement shared on his official social media pages. “It is with great[…]
Shakira achieves another milestone with her successful Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, reaching one million tickets sold in Mexico, promoter OCESA reported on Thursday (July 31). “This is an unprecedented figure and a statement of impact as powerful as the historic record of her 12 sold-out dates at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico[…]
The streets of San Juan are set to ignite as global powerhouses combine for an upcoming event. Bad Bunny, Adidas Originals and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team are joining up to bring Formula 1 racing to Puerto Rico for the first time on Saturday (Aug. 2). To celebrate the three-way collaboration bringing F1 to Puerto[…]
Four legendary norteño acts — Eliseo Robles, Lalo Mora, Raul Hernández and Rosendo Cantú — travel as a supergroup across Mexico and the U.S. for a tour called El Palomazo, which in Mexican slang means an impromptu performance or a jam session. Over the past six years, El Palomazo — launched in Monterrey, Nuevo León,[…]
The past couple of months have been overwhelming for NEZZA but “in the best way,” the singer-songwriter tells Billboard. In June, the artist born Vanessa Hernández to Dominican and Colombian parents sung the “The Star-Spangled Banner” in Spanish at Dodger Stadium despite being instructed not to by the team’s staff, describing the performance as “one[…]
Regional Mexican music star Junior H is gearing up for his return to U.S. stages with the $AD BOYZ LIVE & BROKEN TOUR 2025, Billboard Español can announce exclusively on Wednesday (July 30). The 25-date trek, which according to a statement will blend “music, fashion, and cultural evolution,” is promoted by Live Nation and produced[…]
Eslabon Armado’s “Dame un Chanze” has topped Billboard’s latest new Latin music poll, published on Friday (July 25). In support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors, music fans voted for the Música Mexicana act as their favorite music release of the week. “Dame un[…]
Elena Rose will embark on her first U.S. tour this year, Billboard Español can exclusively announce today (July 28). And the Venezuelan singer-songwriter promises that it will be “a very healing, very empowering show.” Titled Alma Tour 2025, the trek, promoted by Live Nation, will kick off on November 28 at the Fillmore Miami Beach[…]
Lele Pons and Guaynaa are officially parents. On Sunday (July 27), the Venezuelan influencer, 29, and Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, 32, announced the birth of their baby girl in a heartwarming joint Instagram post. “Eloísa 💕 July 26, 2025,” the couple captioned two adorable photos. In the first image, the newborn’s tiny foot is gently cradled[…]
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 See latest videos, charts and news Maestro Cares Names J Balvin Honoree at 12th Annual Gala Maestro[…]
In our Latin Remix of the Week series, we spotlight remixes that the Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors deem to be exceptional and distinct from the rest. We might not publish a review every week. This is our selection today. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Natanael Cano isn’t one to play it safe,[…]
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 See latest videos, charts and news Mon Laferte & Conociendo Rusia, “Esto Es Amor” (Sony Music Latin) Chilean-Mexican singer-songwriter Mon Laferte released “Esto es Amor,”[…]
In 1994, Carlos Vives was at a crossroads. He had become an overnight sensation, following the 1993 release of his album Clásicos de la Provincia, where he recorded cover versions of classic vallenatos. Young, handsome and a musical risk-taker, Vives had managed to make vallenato –the Colombian popular music of the masses, often shunned by the[…]
A week after releasing his surprise album, Mixteip, J Balvin stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about his new project—and perform one of its standout tracks. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Thursday (July 24), the Colombian superstar sat down with Fallon to[…]
For composer and visual artist Karen Salicath Jamali, music is more than expression, it’s a direct transmission from a higher source. Her newest piece, “Angel Haniel’s Clearing,” is another chapter in a remarkable creative journey shaped by a near-death experience that forever changed her life. In 2012, after a traumatic accident and a long recovery, Karen Salicath Jamali discovered an[…]
For the past 30 years (since her passing on March 31, 1995), Selena’s legacy has endured. Her short-lived-but-historic music career is remembered and celebrated today with street murals across the world, tributes at awards show, a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, a Netflix series, a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, a Latin[…]
