25 Defining Moments for Latin Music

25 Defining Moments for Latin Music

From Jennifer Lopez and Shakira headlining the Super Bowl to Karol G’s history-making stadium tour. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez perform onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium on Feb. 2, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Kevin Mazur/WireImage Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, taking place from Sept. 15 to…

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Buena Vista Social Club Heading to Broadway in 2025

Buena Vista Social Club Heading to Broadway in 2025

The story of Buena Vista Social Club, the musical ensemble primarily comprised of Cuban musicians (many of them elderly), whose acclaimed debut album from 1997 became a global sensation, will arrive on Broadway early next year, producers Orin Wolf, John Styles and Barbara Broccoli announced on Monday (Sep. 16). The musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB,…

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Best New Latin Music Poll

Best New Latin Music Poll

This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including new music by Chencho Corleone, Arthur Hanlon, Yotuel & Darell; Cris MJ, FloyyMenor & Louki, and more. In her latest release, X Amor II, Kim Loaiza builds upon the foundations laid by her 2023 debut, X Amor. The Mexican…

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Chencho Corleone, Kim Loaiza, & More

Chencho Corleone, Kim Loaiza, & More

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 Chencho Corleone, SOLO (Cero/Sony Music Latin) The wait is over: Chencho Corleone has dropped…

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A Look Through the Billboard Archives

A Look Through the Billboard Archives

Streaming has carried Latin music to the top of the Billboard charts, but the magazine covered it for more than 100 years before Bad Bunny hopped to No. 1. From genre architects like Xavier Cugat to current hit-makers such as Karol G, and from “Bésame Mucho” to “Despacito,” the many subgenres of Latin music have…

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