In a candid and illuminating conversation, composer and instrumentalist Peg Luke opens up about her recent releases “Mi Casa” and “Halo,” revealing the profound spiritual dimensions that shape her creative process. With remarkable resilience, Luke shares how a rare autoimmune disease diagnosis transformed her musical path, leading her away from traditional live performances toward a[…]
The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Vive Latino festival turned into a big party on Saturday (March 15), with rhythms like rock and cumbia taking center stage through the voices of some of their greatest exponents, including Mexican bands Caifanes, Los Ángeles Azules, and El Gran Silencio. On its first day of activities, the[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including new albums by Eslabon Armado (Vibras de Noche II), Ovy on the Drums (Cassette 02 Chile), and newcomer Joyce Santana (Nada Persona). Staying true to its sad sierreño roots, Eslabon Armado[…]
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 Eslabon Armado, Vibras de Noche II (Armado Records/Interscope Capital) Eslabon Armado is so back.[…]
Vive Latino celebrates its 25th edition March 15 and 16, cementing its status as “the father of all festivals in Mexico” and one of the capital city’s favorites. For the second year in a row, and thanks to an agreement with Amazon Music, the shows will be streamed for free on the digital platform in[…]
Ramón Ayala has revealed the date for his final concert, marking the end of a successful career that began in the 1960s. The final show of the norteño music legend will take place on Sept. 13 at the Arena Ciudad de México, as announced on his social media. “After 60 years of career, the King[…]
Sebastián Yatra surprised his nearly 30 million fans on social media when he appeared in a video with Tom Hanks. The short clip, published on Wednesday (March 12) and captioned “hey @tomhanks,” shows Yatra and the Hollywood actor having a conversation. “Hey, Tom. What song do you think would go good on these videos?” Yatra[…]
In the words of its members, Los K’comxtles is “a living tribute” to the evolution of rock in Mexico. Led by Rubén Albarrán of Café Tacvba, the rockabilly supergroup is a multigenerational project that “bridges the past and the present to project it into the future,” the sextet’s vocalist tells Billboard Español. In addition to[…]
Providence duo Chalumeau offers a stunning counterpoint with “La Vérité.” This French-language single delivers more authentic feeling in its whispered moments than most artists manage at full voice. Katherine Bergeron and Butch Rovan, both Brown University educators, bring their academic precision and artistic passion to a track that defies easy categorization. Their years in Paris[…]
03/12/2025 From Kevin Kaarl to Shakira, see everyone who’s touring this year. 03/12/2025 Kapo visits SiriusXM Studios on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida. Romain Maurice/Getty Images Español Editor’s Note: The list features only U.S. tours by Latin music artists and is updated on a regular basis. Tours will be removed from the list once […]
The 2025 Baja Beach Fest lineup has been announced with J Balvin, Don Omar, and Maluma joining this year’s festival as headliners. They will be performing at the beachfront event on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, respectively. Returning to Rosarito Beach, Mexico from August 8 to 10, Natanael Cano and some of his artist friends are[…]
In celebration of his 31st birthday on Monday (March 10), Bad Bunny released new music video “La Mudanza,” which further emphasizes his everlasting affection for his homeland and family heritage. The song, which is the outro track of his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, tells the story of Benito, a man who grew up[…]
A few weeks after revealing his plans to sell a custom 2022 Lamborghini Urus won from its previous owner, superstar Shakira, in a giveaway, Colombian-American artist Michael Mejía was involved in a car accident while driving the luxury vehicle on Thursday (March 6). “I was simply hit. It wasn’t me who crashed,” Mejía told Billboard[…]
Corridos bélicos pioneer Luis R Conriquez is set to hit the road with his Trakas HDSPM U.S. Tour, Billboard can announce. The Live Nation-produced stint will kick off April 25 in New York at the UBS Arena and will visit major cities across the country, including San Antonio and Las Vegas before wrapping up Oct.[…]
Selena Quintanilla-Perez rightfully earned her titles of “La Reina del Tex-Mex” (Queen of Tejano) and “La Reina de la Cumbia” (Queen of Cumba) because she single-handedly revolutionized the genres, fusing her Mexican roots with bold new sounds. Alongside her brother A.B. Quintanilla III, who produced all of her biggest hits, and her band Los Dinos,[…]
On the evening of July 23, 2024, the last night of her global tour and her fourth sold-out date at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, a visibly emotional Karol G told the crowd of 55,000: “I’m going to say that truly, tonight will be the most amazing of my life.” It was, at the very least, a[…]
Congratulations are in order for Lele Pons and Guaynaa, who are expecting their first child together. The Venezuelan influencer, 28, and Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, 32, shared the exciting news in a social media post on Sunday (March 9). “We’re PREGNANT!!!!!” Pons and Guaynaa wrote in a joint Instagram post, alongside a photo gallery showcasing her[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music including collaborations between Oscar Maydon and Netón Vega’s Amigos? No.” and Kapo and Myke Towers’ “ILY.” Plus, Banda MS released its highly-anticipated album Edición Limitada. In another collab, Argentine rapper Tiago PZK teamed up with Teddy Swims for sometimes “Sometimes,” the[…]
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 Tiago PZK & Teddy Swims, “Sometimes” (Grand Move Records/Warner Music Latina) In the midst[…]
The latest single released by Crystal Starr, “Part-Time Lover,” is nothing but a masterclass on how to construct pop. The strengths of Starr lie in her authenticity being as she is. This is not just a catchy tune from the pop factory. “Part-Time Lover” feels lived in, a raw take on toxic relationships and the[…]
From high school sweethearts to their divorce & lawsuits, see the timeline below. Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González during Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina 2007 – Show at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, United States. Rodrigo Varela/WireImage Español Daddy Yankee and his longtime wife, Mireddys González, announced they were getting divorced on […]
