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Acclaimed pianist Arthur Hanlon talks about the newest editions to his ‘Legados’ series, what inspired him to start playing Latin music, working with other artists like Fonseca and Orishas, other artists he wants to work with, what fans can expect from his upcoming ‘Piano Magic’ tour and more!
Arthur HanlonI kinda feel like, you know, the Wizard of Oz when like the house … and she lands in. I get to New York and all the sudden I’m in Latin musiclandia. Hey, everybody, I’m Arthur Hanlon and you’re watching Billboard News.
Lyndsey HavensI’m Lyndsey Havens for Billboard News, and today we are joined by, I’m gonna say, Latin, Pop fusion pianist Arthur Hanlon. How are you doing?
Arthur HanlonI’m fine Lyndsay and I love that, I’m gonna steal it.
Lyndsey HavensPlease use it. It’s very hard to encompass all that you do, which we’ll get into. But I feel like that touches on some of what is drawing me to your music for sure.
Arthur HanlonIt’s nice, it’s concise.
Lyndsey HavensYou had a very busy 2023, you released two EPs, in this ‘Legados’ series, started with the bachata one into pop. So I’d love to hear the inspiration for that series. And why did you decide to jump in with bachata?
Arthur HanlonWell, you know, my story is kind of different. I’m Irish-American with a passion for Latin music, which I discovered in New York and, you know, have 10 albums now and two HBO specials, a bunch of stuff. And I’m thinking what can I do? You know, it’s almost like a momentum memento. … This project is a series, you know, ‘Legados,’ which is legacies of songs that have inspired me when I really first got into heavy, heavy in the Latin music. And I decided in New York, you know, I’m going Latin, I’m going to create this fusion thing. And I’m not turning back. And so, you know, that was in New York in the early ’90s. I studied classical piano, Manhattan School of Music. My teacher was in Washington Heights. Washington Heights was this weird area because it is very classical, you know, Manhattan School, Juilliard, all these things and Dominicans and Colombians and the bachata, salsa, merengue was like pouring out into the street. And so this is the first songs I’ve heard. I walk in, I moved from Detroit playing lots of Motown. I heard that one that was Juan Luis Guerra. And I heard all this stuff like, oh my God, this is glorious. Yeah. So I wanted to start ‘Legados.’ This is like my personal, you know, songs that inspired me since I really really, you know, gotten involved with latin music.
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Editor’s Note: Arthur Hanlon is married to Billboard‘s vp/Latin industry lead, Leila Cobo.
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Tetris Kelly:For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music and today we’re celebrating Pharrell. Four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and five No. 1 hits on Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs, Pharrell has been a force in the music industry for decades. He’s also […]
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Colombian band Morat sat down with Billboard‘s Chief Content Officer of Latin/Español, Leila Cobo, to talk about their upcoming tour in Latin America, performing in El Campín stadium in Colombia and more! Tetris Kelly: Morat is about to hit the road and Leila Cobo sat down with the boys to talk about touring. Leila Cobo:This […]
Teddy Swims shares the story behind his Hot 100 hit “Lose Control,” his reaction to the song’s massive success, getting to meet Kelly Clarkson, working with stars such as Maren Morris and Meghan Trainor, why he named his debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), who he’d love to sing and work with in the future and more!
Teddy Swims:Hey, y’all! Teddy Swims and you’re watching Billboard News.
Tetris Kelly:It’s Tetris with Billboard News, and I’m hanging out with my fellow homie from Georgia, Teddy Swims.
Teddy Swims:Hey, good to be back with you.
Tetris Kelly:“Lose Control” Hot 100, top 10. Your first time in the top 10 on the chart, man. How’s that feel?
Teddy Swims:It feels great. I’m just humbled and justified.
Tetris Kelly:I mean, the promo tour for the song to me has been so impressive. You’ve been on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Voice, Today show. How’s it been to, like, be in front all these audiences performing?
Teddy Swims:Really amazing. I think, I think especially with with Kelly, like, that was just so cool to be in such a huge fan forever. You know, she was like, this whole season. She’s like, “Just give me Teddy Swims! Give me Teddy Swims.” And I was just so thrilled that she was like, such a fan, you know? And I was like, “Oh, my God.” I just … I didn’t, you know, I didn’t expect the kind of energy of her being such a fan. And, and it was such a huge thing.
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For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music. Today, we’re celebrating Sylvia Rhone.
Sylvia Rhone:I’m very proud to run a label where our senior leadership is 53.6% women and 57.1% people of color.
Tetris Kelly:For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music. Today, we’re celebrating Sylvia Rhone.
Sylvia Rhone:Forty years is a long time in any business. Warner Music Group for 28 years, Universal Motown for seven years, and now Sony Music Group for 10-plus years.
Tetris Kelly:Sylvia Rhone became the first Black executive and woman to hold the dual title of CEO and Chairman, when she was appointed at Epic Records in 2019. Prior to that, she held senior roles at all three major record companies. In 1990, Sylvia was the first Black woman to head a major record label when she became CEO/President of Atlantic’s East West Records US Division. Always a champion for women, she helped artists like En Vogue, MC Lite, Missy Elliott and Nicki Minaj reach stardom. She was an integral part in the success of all of Young Money.
Sylvia Rhone:I’m certainly really proud of the artists that I work with and the biggest thrill is to see them be successful.
Tetris Kelly:Currently at Epic Records, she’s been a key part of the success of Camila Cabello, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott and 21 Savage. Last year, when she took home Executive of the Year at Billboard’s Women in Music, she told us, “I am focused on creating power by creating a culture where the creativity of artists on our roster can flourish and there is an exchange of ideas, culture and information from a diverse group of creatives and executives.”
Sylvia Rhone:I’m still as excited about the business today as I was over 40 years ago, because it’s simply simply my passion.
Tetris Kelly:Today we honor an epic woman in the music industry, Sylvia Rhone.Watch the full video above!