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Arthur Hanlon Returns With ‘Piano y Mujer II,’ Featuring Ivy Queen, Ha*Ash, Catalina García, Debi Nova & Lupita Infante
Arthur Hanlon does it again. After thrilling audiences with his 2021 HBO Max special Piano y Mujer, the “gringo with a Latin soul” returns in time for the holidays with Piano y Mujer II, along with a diverse group of Latin female stars that includes reggaetón queen Ivy Queen and Mexican sibling duo Ha*Ash. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The special concert, which also features Costa Rican singer/songwriter Debi Nova, Colombian singer Catalina García (of eclectic popsters Monsieur Periné) and Mexican singer Lupita Infante, is out Nov. 25 in album format on Sony Music Latin, and will stream on HBO Max beginning Nov. 29. “I’m extremely proud. When we filmed the first Piano y Mujer, it was like a tribute and a celebration of strong, intelligent an...
Bad Bunny, Anitta, Rosalía and More: Latin Stars Nominated For The 2023 Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny made history on Tuesday (Nov. 15) when Un Verano Sin Ti became the first Spanish-language album to be nominated for the Grammy Award for album of the year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It was one of three nominations the Puerto Rican superstar scooped for his mega-successful set, and many had anticipated it. Perhaps less expected was Anitta’s nomination for best new artist, since the Brazilian star debuted almost a decade ago with a self-titled album that was followed by four other LPs. However, the “Downtown” and “Me Gusta” singer has made a bigger impact in the American market, incorporating some English into her last two albums, 2019’s Kisses and 2022’s Version Of Me, as well as with songs like “Lobby” with Missy Elliott a...
Morat on ‘No Se Va’ Going Viral, Pedro Almodovar’s Passionate Speech & More Highlights From Los40 Music Awards
With riveting performances by artists such as Rosalía, Maria Becerra, Manuel Turizo, Lola Índigo, Marc Seguí, Tiago PZK and many more, Los40 Music Awards was the place to be on a cold Friday night in Madrid. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 2022 edition of the award’s ceremony took place Nov. 4 at the WiZink Center near the city’s downtown area. While performances were among the show’s highlights, there were also red carpet interviews and a speech by the legend Pedro Almodóvar that are worth an entry in the best moments of the night. Below, highlights from this year’s Los40 Music Awards. Morat on “No Se Va” Going viral The Colombian band’s 2019 single “No Se Va” is currently having a moment — thanks to a cover by emerging regional Mexican en...
Los40 Music Awards 2022: Red Carpet Looks
Another red carpet in the books. This time, in Madrid for Los40 Music Awards, which took place Friday (Nov. 4) at the WiZink Center. Before heading into the awards show ceremony, artists such as Rosalía, Manuel Turizo and Pol Granch, among others, strutted the alfombra roja with their stunning and high-fashion looks that were captured on camera. Spain’s very own Rosalía turned heads with a classy long black dress with a twist: a cutout on the top part of the outfit that semi-exposed her left side (including arm and stomach) that was covered with mesh-like fabric. Meanwhile, Turizo was dressed in a modern-vintage three-piece that was composed of oversized burgundy slacks, a bicolor vest that was paired with a sweater-like blazer. To add another layer of coolness, he accessorized his outfit ...
Best Quotes From BMI’s ‘How I Wrote That Song’ Panel at Latin Music Week 2022
The first day of the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Week kicked off with a bang. One of the first panels that took place Monday (Sept. 26) at Miami’s Faena Forum was the “How I Wrote That Song” — presented by BMI — which featured producers Dímelo Flow, Kuinvi, Sky Rompiendo, Cris Chill and Foreign Teck. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Moderated by BMI’s vp of creative, Latin Jesús González, the 30-minute conversation ranged from the hitmakers’ humble beginnings to producing for today’s biggest stars in Latin music — such as Rosalía, Feid, Sech and Becky G — and closed with advice from all five panelists for the new generation of producers and songwriters. For 30 years, Billboard Latin Music Week has been the longest-running and biggest Latin music ...
Billboard Español Launches With New Website, All-Spanish Content
In an unprecedented move that underscores its commitment to Latin music and Spanish speaking music fans, Billboard has launched a new, all-Spanish language digital brand, Billboard Español. Billboard Español will serve as the premiere in-language global destination for Latin music, and the premiere global destination for music in Spanish. Its launch also makes Billboard the first U.S. mainstream media company to launch an all-Spanish site devoted to music. The inaugural issue features Colombian superstar Camilo on its cover, as well as exclusive video and digital content with Maluma, Grupo Firme and Romeo Santos. All four artists will also participate in Billboard Latin Music Week, September 26 – October 1. Billboard Español will also feature the Billboard charts readers expect. “At...
2022 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List
Bad Bunny leads the list of nominees for the 2022 Latin Grammys with 10 nominations, including album of the year for his 11-week Billboard 200-topping Un Verano Sin Ti. The Latin Recording Academy announced Tuesday (Sept. 20) the complete list of nominations for their 23rd annual edition of the Latin Grammys, which are set to take place Nov. 17 at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The Puerto Rican hitmaker is closely followed by Mexican songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera, who scored nine nods, including song of the year and best pop song for “Índigo,” which he co-wrote alongside Camilo. Speaking of Camilo, the Colombian singer-songwriter, who was last year’s big winner, earned six nominations this year. Other top nominees include Rauw Alejandro wit...
All of Camilo’s No. 1s on Billboard Latin Airplay Chart
Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo has gifted fans with pop anthems since launching his debut album Por Primera Vez in 2020. It was also that year that the Latin Grammy-winning artist placed his first No. 1 on Billboard‘s Latin Airplay chart. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In June of that year, he scored a chart-topping title with “Si Me Dices Que Si,” a collaboration with Reik and Farruko. Since, Camilo has so far placed six other No.1s on the tally. Most recently, Camilo earned his third straight top 10 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart as his latest full-length set De Adentro Pa Afuera starts at No. 8 on the Sept. 17-dated ranking. The colombiano is also set to be part of Billboard’s Latin Music Wee...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (Sept. 17)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news NFL Teams Up With Neon16 As part of its “Por La Cultura” initiative, the NFL announced a partnership with NEON16, through which the league is set to release its first-ever “Por La Cultura Mixtape” led by creatives One Six and hitmaker Tainy. According to a press release, the mixtape will be comprised of a series of tracks, including newly released collab “Rómpela” featuring Yandel, El Alfa and Will.i.Am, which is the first track on the mixta...
Bad Bunny Explores Blackouts and Gentrification in Puerto Rico With 23-Minute ‘El Apagón’ Music Video
Bad Bunny isn’t tip-toeing around some of the most pressing issues facing his beloved Puerto Rico. In his most recent music video — which really is a nearly 23-minute long documentary for his blunt track “El Apagón” — the chart-topping artist addresses blackouts and gentrification, among other topics, taking aim at the local government for their inaction when it comes to these social issues. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I hope people in PR can watch my video before the lights go out,” he posted on Instagram Stories Friday (Sept. 16), minutes after releasing the clip, which begins with the song’s intro powered by thumping beats while featuring locals singing along to his song. Then, at the one-minute-mark, the song stops and in come ...
Nanpa Basico, Las Villa & More: What’s Your Favorite New Latin Music Release? Vote!
This week, our First Stream Latin roundup — which is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors — is powered by a handful of new songs by Snow Tha Product, Las Villa, María Becerra, India and also Nanpa Básico’s new album. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Home to 14 tracks, Nanpa’s Hecho M13RD4 features wide-ranging collaborations with Adriel Favela, Ryan Castro, Santa Fe Klan, Gera MX and more. The set is a collection of experimental and innovative music with personal feelings weaved into each song. The album acknowledges that state of feeling broken inside after a heartbreak. It takes you to the highest and darkest paths of love, powered by strings, keyboards and horns. There’s ...
6 Essential Tracks on Camilo’s ‘De Adentro Pa Afuera’ Album: Editors’ Picks
Camilo has a knack for writing songs that instantly become earworms, without sacrificing good lyricism and depth. The songs on his new album, De Adentro Pa Afuera, are no exception. On the new album, released Tuesday (Sept. 6), the Colombian singer-songwriter allows each song to breathe lyrically and sonically, putting listeners on a roller coaster of emotions with each track. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The wide-ranging sounds of the album, which can go from urban pop to banda and cumbia villera, also keep fans on the edge of their seat wondering what the next song will sound like, and then being pleasantly surprised with how different each one is, making Camilo one of the most exciting artists in Latin music today. De Adentro Pa A...
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