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 Ángela Aguilar, Nadie Se Va Como Llegó (Machin Records) It’s a momentous album for Ángela Aguilar, and not only because…
In “The Stars Behind the Stars” franchise, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors share stories that have yet to be told, directly from those who aren’t often in front of the spotlight. Think “todo lo que no se ve detrás de cámaras,” or “everything that happens behind the scenes.” These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and its…
Two Latin-themed musicals have opened on Broadway within five weeks of each other, receiving some love from the Tonys this year: Buena Vista Social Club, which co-leads the list of nominees for the June 8 awards ceremony with 10 nods, and Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, which received two. Buena Vista Social Club —…
Beéle was the top winner at the 2025 Heat Latin Music Awards that aired on Thursday, May 29 from Medellín, Colombia on TeleMedellín and the LosHeat app. The Colombian breakout star and this month’s Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise took home four of seven of his nominations including best urban artist and best collaboration…
On a humid and cloudy day in Curaçao, with its endless ocean views and pastel colonial buildings lining the streets, Colombian star Ryan Castro is eager to talk about the roots that shaped him as an artist and as a person. This isn’t the all-too-familiar story of a global music sensation, but more an intimate…
Shakira‘s show scheduled for Thursday night (May 29) at Boston’s Fenway Park was canceled just hours before it started “due to unforeseen circumstances,” the stadium announced on social media. Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn’s concert set for Friday night at the ballpark has also been called off. “The Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks…
The Colombian star has made notable fashion statements throughout her career. Shakira performs at the Palais Omnisports de Bercy on June 13, 2011 in Paris. Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty Images Shakira’s onstage and street style couldn’t be more different. When she’s not performing, the Colombian star’s fashion choices are casual, as she’s often strutting in jeans and…
Beéle was 12 years old when he discovered “Aye” by Nigerian-American artist Davido — a song he says immediately connected him with the Afrobeat genre. “I felt the vibe and started writing notes and poems,” he tells Billboard. “It was my way of disconnecting from the world. I preferred doing that and practicing my guitar…
SESAC Latina celebrated the global success of its songwriters and publishers at its annual SESAC Latina Music Awards, which took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Wednesday (May 28). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Two years after taking home the award,…
Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover. Explore See latest videos, charts…