The 2025 Latin Alternative Music Conference wrapped on Thursday (July 10) with an intimate conversation between Camilo and Billboard’s Leila Cobo. During the Q&A, the Colombian singer-songwriter shared his trials and errors during his rising music career, performed acoustic versions of a few hits including “Vida de Rico” and “Maldito ChatGPT,” and even opened up[…]
Latin Mafia will cap off their first international tour, Te Odio y Te Extraño Mucho (I Hate and Miss You So Much), with a summer performance at the iconic Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, where they will close out the shows on The Grove stage on Aug. 3. “We’re just so excited; it’s the first time[…]
The day after delivering an electrifying performance at SummerStage in Central Park as part of their participation in the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York City, Morat reflected on its present and its past during the first panel of the day on Thursday morning (July 10). “It’s kind of a dream to come here.[…]
This Sunday (July 13) marks 10 years since the world bid farewell to Joan Sebastian, the beloved Mexican icon and one of Latin music’s most prolific and influential singer-songwriters. Known as “El Poeta del Pueblo” (The People’s Poet), Sebastian left behind a legacy marked by countless hits that continue to resonate today. “I don’t make[…]
The 2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will return to Miami’s Kaseya Center on Oct. 25, iHeartMedia announced on Thursday (July 10). Gilberto Santa Rosa, Morat, Olga Tañón, Kapo, Chyno y Nacho and Elvis Crespo are set to perform at the event, which will stream live exclusively on ViX. Furthermore, Santa Rosa, the Puerto Rican star known as “El Caballero[…]
Mexican star Alejandro Fernández announced he will dedicate his upcoming concerts in Ft. Worth and El Paso in Texas to the victims of the deadly floods, and will donate part of the events’ proceeds to affected families. Heavy rain on Friday (July 4) that led to flash flooding has killed at least 116 people, according[…]
Regional Mexican star Ángela Aguilar announced Wednesday (July 9) her U.S. headlining Libre Corazón Tour, set to kick off Oct. 24 in Newark, N.J. The 17-date stint will visit major cities, including Chicago, San Antonio, Houston and Denver before wrapping up Dec. 13 in Las Vegas. The tour will be preceded by two “Los Aguilar[…]
HYBE Latin America is turning the spotlight on the future of Latin pop with Santos Bravos, its newest project designed to discover and shape the next Latin pop group. Officially announced on Wednesday (July 9), Santos Bravos is both the name of the new project and the final group that will emerge from it. This[…]
If there’s one place in the world to experience the full gravitational pull of one of Latin music’s most magnetic superstar today — Bad Bunny — it’s at San Juan’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, commonly referred to as “El Choli” by locals. This Friday, Bad Bunny will transform the venue into a[…]
In the midst of a successful international tour, life surprised Natalia Lafourcade and presented her with what might be her biggest challenge yet: becoming a mother. The 41-year-old Mexican singer/songwriter shared the unexpected announcement of her first pregnancy on Monday (July 7) on social media, along with a series of photographs in which she looks[…]
When Ryan Castro released Sendé, his second studio album, his goal was to share a glimpse into his life and the island that shaped him — Curaçao. With its Caribbean charm, Curaçao became the foundation that helped mold the Colombian star’s artistic identity for his sophomore LP. From its rhythmic sounds — dancehall, kizomba, Afrobeats and[…]
Bad Bunny has dropped a powerful political statement on Friday (July 4) with the release of his new video “NUEVAYol.” In the video, which celebrates Latin culture in New York, the global superstar pays tribute to the Puerto Rican diaspora and delivers a sharp critique of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant policies. One of the most striking moments[…]
Perhaps never in recent memory has the angst of the immigrant in the United States felt as acute as it does today, in the middle of President Trump’s often brutal immigration crackdown. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While the vicissitudes of the immigrant experience have always[…]
From Karol G’s Tropicoqueta to Fuerza Regida’s 111XPANTIA, see which album takes the No. 1 spot. From left: Fuerza Regida, Bad Bunny and Karol G. Courtesy of Street Mob Records; Eric Rojas; Brianna Capozzi Español Some of Latin music’s biggest stars have released albums this year — including bona fide hitmakers Bad Bunny (Debí Tirar […]
When Kapo released “Ohnana” in summer 2024, his only expectation was to “create music for a niche.” He didn’t hope for much, other than to have a certain number of loyal fans and play shows across a few cities in Colombia. “My vision was that, but when the song came out, it entered the commercial[…]
Corridos tumbados pioneer Natanael Cano is pushing boundaries for música mexicana once again with his new album Porque La Demora, which he released on Tuesday (July 1). While Cano has veered from his signature corridos in other albums — including the trap-leaning Nata Kong (2022) — this one goes a step further offering a bold[…]
Every year, when the calendar reaches its seventh month, Spanish-speaking internet users conspire to spark a meme trend featuring the legendary Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. As if it were an unwritten tradition, social media is flooded with humorous images, marking the arrival of July with wit and humor. Although it’s unclear how the the viral[…]
See our editorial picks here for the best Latin tracks from the year’s first six months. De izquierda a derecha: Rauw Alejandro, Cazzu e Ivan Cornejo. Marco Perretta; Ivan Resnik; Ozzy Arias Español If there’s one lesson the Hot Latin Songs chart has taught us this year so far, it’s that tropical music and música […]
On Monday (June 30), a judge halted criminal proceedings for six months against Los Alegres del Barranco, a Mexican group facing accusations of glorifying organized crime during a Jalisco concert where they performed a narcocorrido and displayed imagery of a notorious cartel leader. The suspension comes as part of an agreement requiring the band members[…]
Laura Pausini and Rauw Alejandro performed their duet “Se Fue” for the first time together in concert, seven months after the collaboration was included on Alejandro’s 2024 Cosa Nuestra album. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Italian songstress and Puerto Rican artist finally joined forces for a[…]
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 Karol G’s Documentary Played at Women’s Prison Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation hosted screenings[…]
