The founder of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Rafael Ithier, has died, but the legacy of the salsa orchestra as one of the most recognized in Latin America will live on through dozens of hits — from 1975’s “Un Verano en Nueva York,” which has found new life through Bad Bunny, to “Me Liberé”…
The Latin music industry is mourning the death of legendary salsa musician and bandleader, Rafael Ithier, who passed away of natural causes on Dec. 6 at the age of 99. Ithier founded the iconic salsa institution El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico in 1962. “His music, discipline, and vision, at the helm of ‘Los Mulatos…
Rafael Ithier, the dynamic and congenial Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader who founded renown salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and was its leader for decades, died Sunday (Dec. 7) in Puerto Rico. Ithier, who created El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico in 1962, was 99 years old. Explore See latest videos, charts…
Mon Laferte is known for her chameleonic and theatrical looks, her powerful stage presence, and her confidence and sensuality. But Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte, the person behind the dazzling music star, is far from being a Femme Fatale, as the title of her latest album suggests. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Something happens…
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 Mon Laferte, Lunay & More Dazzle at Fashion Awards with Willy Chavarría The Fashion Awards, often referred…
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music including three new albums: Stendhal by Ozuna & Beéle, La Gran Señora (Banda) by Jenni Rivera and Banda Los Sebastianes’ Rancheras Pa’ La Parranda (En Vivo). Explore See latest videos, charts and news Sixteen…
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Ozuna, Beéle, Stendhal (Nibiru International/Sony Music Latin) Two weeks ago, Ozuna and Beéle presented their first collaborative effort, “Enemigos”— but never did fans expect 13 other…
Karol G is gifting fans with a new TV special called La Premiere, just in time for the holiday season, TelevisaUnivision announced today (Dec. 4). The one-hour special, produced by Bichota Films, is an immersive visual experience in celebration of Karol’s chart-topping album Tropicoqueta that stormed in at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums Chart…
Danny Ocean will perform at the forthcoming 2025 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, set to take place on Dec. 10 in Oslo, Norway. News of the Venezuelan singer’s participation comes almost two months after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was named the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient. “The ceremony will bring them together as representatives…
Starlite Group and Billboard unveiled Thursday (Dec. 4) the full lineup for their first collaborative event, Billboard No. 1s España, with a star-studded program including performances by Ana Mena, India Martínez, Pablo Alborán, Omar Montes, Rozalén, and more. This will be the first time the Billboard No 1s franchise will take place outside the U.S….