Paola Jara & 14,000 Fans

Paola Jara & 14,000 Fans

Still shaken by the sudden loss of Yeison Jiménez, one of the biggest stars in Colombian “música popular,” thousands of fans (14,000, as announced onstage) gathered at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá on Wednesday (Jan. 14) to pay tribute to the artist. Jiménez, known for hits like “Aventurero” and “Destino Final” with Luis Alfonso, died…

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Latin Music Trends to Look For in 2026

Latin Music Trends to Look For in 2026

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Colombian Star Dies in Plane Crash at 34

Colombian Star Dies in Plane Crash at 34

Colombian Yeison Jiménez, a singer-songwriter and star of “música popular,” died Saturday, Jan. 10, in a plane crash near Paipa, in the state of Boyacá in Colombia. He was 34. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Colombia’s Office of Air Traffic Accidents confirmed that an aircraft with registration N325FA crashed. The crash claimed the…

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Latin Artists Resist ICE & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

Latin Artists Resist ICE & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

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 Cain Culto & Xiuhtezcatl Demand Justice With Powerful Protest Anthem Amid ongoing outrage over immigration policies and…

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