The romantic songs of Los Temerarios, those that captivated four generations in Mexico and the United States, were sung along by thousands Friday night (Dec. 20) at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City — in the first of the last two concerts of the band’s farewell tour, Hasta Siempre, with which they’ll close 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 Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Nicky Jam Brings Christmas Joy to Children in Hospital Nicky Jam and…
From being a virtually unknown mariachi singer, Deyra Barrera has gone on to headline international news as the surprise Spanish voice that opens Kendrick Lamar‘s GNX album. “Siento aquí tu presencia/ La noche de anoche/ Y nos ponemos a llorar,” she sings soulfully at the beginning of “Wacced Out Murals,” reappearing again in the middle…
Christmas season is here, with a whole new offering of holiday songs in Spanish or Spanglish, including original tracks or covers, and more than one album. While must-have classics such as José Feliciano‘s “Feliz Navidad,” which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020, remain in the top 10 of Billboard‘s Holiday 100 chart, artists including Maria Becerra and Thalia have…
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 Cazzu, “La Cueva” (DALE PLAY Records/Rimas Entertainment) Cazzu became a first-time mom, went through…
The Viña del Mar International Song Festival announced on Friday (Dec. 20) that Incubus and The Cult are the final two acts to complete its lineup for 2025. Both rock bands will make their first appearance at the Chilean festival on Feb. 27. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and…
Powerhouse música mexicana bands Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera have teamed up to release their explosive 5-track EP, Mala Mía, to cap off the year with a bang. Just two years after their Hot 100 hit “Bebe Dame,” this thrilling team-up continues to captivate audiences. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos,…
The top Latin tours of the year have been revealed, and Luis Miguel tops the list, grossing $290.4 million across 128 shows, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore. Following El Sol de Mexico’s trek is Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted tour, grossing $211.4 million across 49 concerts. Both tours ranked top 10 on the overall…
When Cuban actor Héctor Medina read the script for Los Frikis, he immediately knew he wanted the leading role of Paco. Initially contacted as a sort of consultant for the film, Medina was familiar with the story about a group of punk rockers in early ’90s Cuba who, in search of freedom, deliberately injected themselves…
The 2024 Latin Grammys brought together a memorable performance that meshed traditional salsa with the new generation’s style — among the star-studded lineup that included a Marc Anthony and La India reunion was Christian Alicea. The lattermost was also a first-time nominee for best salsa album. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See…