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Sebastián Yatra has been on winning streak. Of course there’s the ultra success of his Disney song “Dos Oruguitas” from Encanto, which was shortlisted for the Oscar for best original song and currently sits at No. 2 on the Hot Latin Songs chart (dated Jan. 22). But just this week, he bought his first house ever and today (Jan. 28), he released his third studio titled Dharma. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Three years since Fantasía, which peaked at No. 5 on Top Latin Albums (April 27, 2019), his new set, comprised of 17 tracks, is his most eclectic yet where Yatra dabbles in punk rock (“Las Dudas”), cumbia (“Amor Pasajero”), vallenato and flamenco (“Dharma”), reggaeton (“Si Me La Haces”) and pop (“Modo Avión”). “[This album] taught me that you don’t have to limit your...

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. Greeicy Returns to Acting Greeicy, who was first an actress before becoming a singer, announced this week her participation in the upcoming Netflix series Ritmo Salvaje, co-directed by Simón Brand, Rafa Martínez and Andrés Beltrán. The musical drama, which also stars Paulina Dávila, Martina la Peligrosa and Juan Manuel Guilera, among others, narrates the story of two dance groups who battle it out to see who’s the best in the game. “Returning to this acting discipline was beautiful,” the singer expressed on Instagram. “It was a challenge that taught me a lot. It constantly tested m...

Every January, Billboard’s Latin staff compiles a list of artists to watch in the coming 12 months. In honor of 2022, this year’s list includes 22 acts, covering a broad variety of Latin music genres, from pop to reggaetón to R&B, regional Mexican and tropical. Our Artists to Watch are not brand new acts, but rather, artists who have already made impact, be it in the charts, media, streaming platforms or public consciousness, and who we believe will make significant strides in their careers in the coming year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The list does not include artists who already have significant chart presence or have been nominated for a Billboard award; in our estimation, such acts have already achieved noteworthy success. Some of...

In a church-like setting surrounded by white candles for a divine ambiance, Chilean singer-songwriter Mon Laferte delivered a spiritual Tiny Desk (Home) Concert for NPR on Wednesday (Jan. 12). An impassioned Laferte sang some of her most well-known songs, such as “Tu Falta de Querer,” “Por Qué Me Fui A Enamorar de Ti,” “Se Me Va a Quemar el Corazón” and “Placer Hollywood.” Accompanied by a 10-piece orchestra, with instruments ranging from a jarana, an oboe, a tuba and violins, Laferte recorded her Tiny Desk Concert from Tepoztlán, Mexico, where she currently lives. Dressed in all white from head to toe with red roses adorning her hair, the 38-year-old artist’s baby bump was also in full display. Explore See latest videos, charts and news This isn’t the first time Laferte has appeared in a ...

A handful of Latin acts are readying projects that are scheduled to arrive in 2022. Artists such as Sebastián Yatra, Los Auténticos Decadentes‘ and Omy de Oro, among others, will bless fans with a new LP this year. While we don’t have exact dates for some of the releases yet, we’ve created a calendar with monthly album releases that we’ll keep updating with new information. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Below, check out Billboard‘s running calendar of upcoming Latin album releases that you can look forward to this year. JANUARY Jerry Di, Asilo Sebastián Yatra, Dharma (Jan. 28) FEBRUARY Cali y Dandee, Malibu MARCH Nacho, Dos APRIL  Andre TG, Gracias  Jeeiph, Synergia  Los Auténticos Decadentes, Capítulo D Alex Rose, El Nuevo Rockstar (April 28) MAY Alcover, ...