Earlier this year, Univision Networks Group president Ignacio Meyer‘s role was expanded to include oversight of the Hispanic media giant’s portfolio of 35 owned-and-operated radio stations, nearly 300 affiliates, its Uforia streaming app, live-events business and networks group. The promotion empowered Meyer to fully execute his longheld vision for a streaming-era business strategy. In the[…]
In 2019, pop star Belinda earned her first Billboard top 10 hit. That rarified chart milestone didn’t come from a pop hit, but rather, from “Amor a Primera Vista,” a cumbia sonidera with Los Ángeles Azules, Lalo Ebratt and Horacio Palencia that peaked at No. 2 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart. It was the[…]
The Latin Recording Academy announced Tuesday (April 22) that the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This marks the 15th time that the ceremony will be held in Sin City. Most recently, the awards ceremony had been held outside of Las[…]
If there’s one act that might’ve seemed unexpected at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, it’s Los Mirlos, the iconic Peruvian group whose distinct blend of psychedelic cumbia conjures the mysticism and vibrant energy of the Amazon jungle. Explore See latest videos, charts and news In their native country, Los Mirlos (named after[…]
Yailin La Más Viral turned up the energy in Los Angeles during her Billboard LIVE performance, delivering a sizzling set of hits followed by an exclusive sit-down with Mexican influencer Kunno. Dressed to command attention, Yailin stunned in a revealing beaded top, a short yellow skirt, hot pink platform heels and rhinestone tennis bracelets, her long,[…]
Regional Mexican star Julión Álvarez made his return to the U.S. stages on Thursday night (April 17), with the first of three shows of his 42/18 Tour at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. — a record for a Latin artist at the venue. Previously, Los Bukis — also Mexican and representing the same musical[…]
Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — is back with fresh new music. This week’s releases include a bunch of duets, such as Beéle and Marc Anthony (“Dios Me Oyó”), Ana Bárbara and Yahritza y Su Esencia (“Besos Robados”), Xavi and Netón Vega (“Hija de Papi”) and Kenia OS and Anitta (“En 4”).[…]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Beéle, Marc Anthony, “Dios Me Oyó” (Hear This Music, LLC) Breakout Colombian star Beéle[…]
At the dawn of the new millennium, Nortec Collective transformed the traditional sounds of northern Mexico into something entirely unheard of — a fusion of regional Mexican and electronic music that redefined a generation. Shorthand for “norteño” and “techno,” Nortec was culture rewired, fusing the bright accordions and brassy tubas of banda with driving techno[…]
The ban on narcocorridos in certain Mexican states have most recently caused chaos at a Luis R Conriquez show in Texcoco, a city in the State of Mexico just 15 miles outside Mexico City. “There are no corridos. What do we do? Should I just go home instead?” Conriquez, who pioneered the regional Mexican subgenre[…]
The second edition of Maluma’s “Medallo En El Mapa” concert in his native Medellín, Colombia is approaching, with the show taking place on Saturday, April 26. To celebrate, Maluma announced that he’ll be hosting a weekend-long festival at the venue for fans. Explore See latest videos, charts and news On the heels of his sold-out[…]
April 12 will remain etched in the memory of El Malilla, the reggaetón mexa star who brought the Sonora stage at Coachella to a thrilling close on Saturday night. Representing urban music, Fernando Hernández Flores (real name) — currently one of Mexico’s most influential artists in the genre with 8.7 million monthly Spotify listeners —[…]
Editor’s note: The list is updated on a monthly basis. Festivals that have already passed are deleted from the list. From Michelada Fest in El Paso and Chicago to La Onda Fest by Bottlerock in Napa Valley, Calif., and Holika Festival in Calahorra, La Rioja, Spain, Billboard Español has put together the definitive guide to festivals celebrating[…]
Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro announced on Monday (April 14) that he’s taking his 2025 Cosa Nuestra world tour to Latin America, revealing that his visit will make stops in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The Latin American tour — produced by Live Nation — will kick off on Oct. 14, in Chile and will travel[…]
The first weekend of Coachella unfolded with a variety of Latin artists spanning genres as diverse as regional Mexican music, “trippy pop,” indie pop, EDM, and even classical music… with a twist. The lineup kicked off on Friday (April 11) with the eccentric Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, the Peruvian Amazonian cumbia band Los[…]
Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour has been making waves across the globe, selling out stadiums, smashing records, and solidifying the Colombian superstar’s legacy as one of the most powerful voices in music and culture. But behind the eye-popping performances, emotional highs and dazzling fashion, French photographer Nicolas Gerardin has been translating the[…]
Luis R. Conriquez, one of the most popular singers of corridos bélicos — songs often associated with glorifying drug cartels and violence — is making changes to his music after a chaotic concert in Mexico. On Friday (April 11), Conriquez performed at the Feria del Caballo in Texcoco, State of Mexico, but things didn’t go[…]
A concert by popular Mexican corrido singer Luis R. Conriquez ended in chaos on Friday night (April 11) when the musician announced that his performance at the Feria del Caballo in the State of Mexico would not include narcocorridos due to a ban on expressions that glorify violence implemented in several municipalities in the central[…]
Four people hospitalized after being rescued from the rubble of a roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic died overnight, raising the death toll to 225, health officials said Saturday (April 12). Officials said 189 people were rescued alive from the rubble of the popular venue in the capital Santo Domingo. More[…]
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. Eslabon Armado Inspires Students in NYC Mexican music superstars Eslabon Armado made a special visit to Baruch College in New York City[…]
Guest artists, surprises and lots of fun. That’s how Rawayana‘s debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is shaping up. The band will perform this and next Saturday (April 12 and 19) on the Gobi stage. According to lead vocalist Beto Montenegro, it will be a true tribute to their home country, where[…]
