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On Sunday (March 16) the Vive Latino festival closed its 25th anniversary edition with an explosion of sounds, ranging from rock to alternative dance and metal, passing through ’80s pop ballads, regional Mexican music and electronic cumbia — all in a grand eclectic and multigenerational party that brought together 80,000 people on its second day, according to promoter Ocesa.
Zoé, Rüfüs du Sol, Sepultura, Mon Laferte, Keane, Aterciopelados, Edén Muñoz, Astropical, Draco Rosa, Porter, La Lupita and Los K’comxtles, along with a segment titled “Música para mandar a volar” (Music to let go) featuring Belinda and María José singing in tribute to the late Dulce and Paquita la del Barrio, headlined the event’s second day at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City.
The Mexican band Zoé made a triumphant return to the festival after a five-year absence, marking its only show of the year. Meanwhile, Mon Laferte led the charge for women as one of the star performers of the marathon day, making thousands sing along to hits like “Mi Buen Amor” and “Tu Falta de Querer.” Keane delivered one of the standout and most-anticipated performances of the day, underscoring the British band’s long-standing connection with its Mexican fans.
The Colombian duo Aterciopelados invited Café Tacvba’s lead singer Rubén Albarrán for “Adiós Que Te Vaya Bien” and paid homage to late rock en español icon Gustavo Cerati by performing Soda Stereo’s classic “La Ciudad de la Furia,” which vocalist Andrea Echeverri had previously sung on the band’s MTV Unplugged in 1996.
In an unusual turn of events, Kany García fell victim to a power outage on the Telcel stage, which interrupted her debut at the famous Mexican festival. The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter made the best of the situation by performing without a microphone, accompanied by her guitar and the audience singing along to “Confieso.”
On a day where women took center stage, ASTROPICAL — the new supergroup created by Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana — also stood out with its performance. La Lupita, a pioneer of the musical festival, welcomed back singer Rosa Adame to perform the band’s most iconic songs and pay tribute to guitarist Lino Nava, who passed away in 2024.
For the second year in a row, and thanks to a partnership with Amazon Music, concerts could be streamed for free through the digital platform. The 25th edition of Vive Latino also set a record for the festival, bringing together 160,000 people in total according to Ocesa.
Below are some of our favorite acts from the second day of the Vive Latino festival, as it celebrated its first quarter-century. For our recap of Day 1, click here.
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Yandel is set to take his sinfónico concept on the road.
The reggaetón hitmaker unveiled a four-date U.S. stint that will launch on May 30 in Miami and make stops in Orlando, New York and Chicago. The trek will be preceded by his special Sinfónico show in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on May 10, where he will be joined by the Orquesta Filarmónica de Puerto Rico, directed by Maestro Angel “Cuco” Peña.
The U.S. Sinfónico Tour, produced by Live Nation, is billed as an “innovative live experience” with a live philharmonic orchestra powering Yandel’s reggaetón hits, including “Encantadora,” “Nunca Me Olvides,” and “Noche de Entierro,” to name a few. The songs are also part of his upcoming Sinfónico En Vivo album, scheduled for release on April 3.
For the U.S. shows — directed by Javier Mendoza, professor of the FIU Symphonic Orchestra — Yandel will perform alongside local symphony orchestras. Music arrangements will be done by Rodner Padilla. The Puerto Rican artist’s band and dancers will join with each orchestra in all cities, traveling with a team of around 40 people.
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The U.S. trek follows Yandel’s concert in Miami in October, where he performed for the first time a few of his hits in a classical format, a different approach to música urbana in general fusing reggaetón and symphony.
Yandel launched his solo career in 2013 after countless hits as part of reggaetón pioneering duo Wisin & Yandel. He’s released a total of 11 solo albums, including his latest, ELYTE, which peaked at No. 15 on Billboard‘s Latin Rhythm Albums chart.
Tickets to Yandel’s U.S. Sinfónico Tour will go on sale Thursday, March 20 at 12 p.m. local time at Yandel.com. Check out the dates below.
May 10: San Juan, Puerto Rico (Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot)*May 30: Miami (Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts)June 1: Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts)June 7: New York (SummerStage in Central Park)June 8: Chicago (The Auditorium)
*Not a Live Nation date
Rolling Loud California, day one was packed with big performances and vibrant energy. From interviewing some of the stars slated to perform to bringing you highlights from the day’s shows, keep watching as we recap everything you may have missed on day one!
What did you think of Rolling Loud day one? Let us know in the comments below!
Tetris Kelly:
Billboard is at Rolling Loud Los Angeles, and from the vibes to the interviews with the artists and seeing them on stage, we take you there in “Billboard All Access.”
Cash Cobain:
Rolling Loud is from California. I see the palm trees. It’s beautiful. It’s amazing. I’m about to go perform right now, so, you know what I’m saying, it’s feeling good right now.
Tetris Kelly:
Before making it to the headliners, we had to check out the vibes at Hollywood Park, and fans were taking advantage of actual carnival rides, in addition to getting their hair and looks on point at multiple activations with tattoos and more. And don’t forget karaoke. There were also real artists backstage before their big sets.
DDG:
I just want to be one of the ones that come out here one day. And you know, I’m not pulling up at three o’clock, I’m pulling up at the SoFi Stadium doing — hell out of my own s—. You know what I mean?
Tetris Kelly:
Also you’re on the track with headliner Playboi Carti, man. Billboard ranked it the eighth best song out of the 30 songs. So how was it to work with my boy?
Cash Cobain:
Shout out to “FINE S—” man. For sure.
Tetris Kelly:
How is it to see, like, your peers out in the crowd and stuff at performances?
Derrick Milano:
It’s like you see them in the elements, and you see all the work and the hard work that’s put in, and you just appreciate who they are as artists and what you do.
Tetris Kelly:
And do you actually care about any of the other headliners that’s played, like anybody’s set you are trying to see before you bounce out tonight?
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The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Vive Latino festival turned into a big party on Saturday (March 15), with rhythms like rock and cumbia taking center stage through the voices of some of their greatest exponents, including Mexican bands Caifanes, Los Ángeles Azules, and El Gran Silencio.
On its first day of activities, the musical gathering, which returned after a year to its original venue at Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol), brought together 80,000 people, according to promoter Ocesa.
One of the most anticipated and applauded performances was by the legendary group Los Ángeles Azules, who made a triumphant return to the popular music festival 12 years after their memorable debut. Meanwhile, Caifanes added a social touch by addressing themes such as the crisis of femicides in Mexico and migration during their main stage performance.
There were big surprises, like the highly-awaited debut of emerging artist Macario Martínez at Vive Latino. In addition to his solo act at the Carpa Intolerante stage, he was invited to perform alongside the band Little Jesus. Emotional highlights of the marathon of a day included the appearance of Molotov‘s guitarist and vocalist, Tito Fuentes, who joined his bandmates near the end of their set to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary, after previously announcing he was taking a health-related hiatus.
Emmanuel “Meme” del Real, keyboardist of the popular band Café Tacvba, also delivered one of the most special performances, showcasing new songs from his solo repertoire. Another standout moment came from the German band Scorpions, who fulfilled a promise to their Mexican fans after canceling their performance at the festival last year.
Day one of the festival also saw appearances from Spanish and English-speaking acts, including Nortec: Bostich + Fussible, Él Mató a Un Policía Motorizado, Foster the People, The Guapos, Caloncho and Jesse Baez.
On Sunday (March 16), the festival continues with performances by Zoé, Mon Laferte, Aterciopelados, Sepultura, Keane, Draco Rosa, Los K’comxtles, Eden Muñoz, Kany García, Porter, Rüfüs Du Sol and Cuarteto De Nos, among others. For the second year in a row, and thanks to a partnership with Amazon Music, concerts can be streamed for free through the digital platform.
Below are some of our favorite moments from the first day of the 2025 Vive Latino festival, as it celebrates its first quarter-century.
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The legendary Estadio Azteca will be renamed and will now bear the name of a Mexican bank sponsor in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This was announced on Friday (March 14) by Banorte and Grupo Ollamani, the company that owns the venue, through a joint statement. They also revealed a “long-term alliance” encompassing advertising and sponsorship elements.
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“Starting today, the Cathedral of World Football will carry the name Estadio Banorte,” the companies stated in the document, shared on social media.
With Grupo Banorte’s investment, this iconic stadium located in Mexico City is expected to become one of the most modern in the world in terms of technology, sustainability, and connectivity.
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The agreement with Ollamani includes a loan of 2.1 billion pesos ($106 million) from Grupo Financiero Banorte to fund the stadium’s renovation for the 2026 World Cup. The financing terms are set for 12 years, according to the release.
“For Ollamani and the new Estadio Banorte, it is an honor to join forces with the most important Mexican financial institution in the country,” said Emilio Azcárraga Jean, president of Grupo Ollamani and owner of Club América, in the document. “With them, we will modernize this iconic stadium, respecting its essence and architectural designs recognized for decades. It will be the most important venue to showcase Mexico to the world.”
This is the second time the renowned venue, currently undergoing renovations, has changed its name since it was inaugurated as Estadio Azteca in 1966. In 1997, it was renamed Estadio Guillermo Cañedo in honor of one of the key figures behind its construction, but fans did not embrace the new name and continued referring to it by its original one.
El Azteca, witness to legendary football moments featuring icons like Pelé and Diego Maradona, has a capacity of approximately 81,000 spectators. The Mexico City venue will host the opening match and two additional games of the world’s biggest football tournament, set to take place next year across Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Its majestic stage has hosted iconic international music figures such as Paul McCartney, Madonna, U2, and the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. In recent years, Latin music superstars like Shakira, Bad Bunny, and Karol G have joined the list of artists who have performed at this legendary venue. It was also the site of the farewell concert of one of Mexico’s greatest music stars, Vicente Fernández, in April 2016.
Among its most memorable moments are massive gatherings like Pope John Paul II’s visit in 1999 and the boxing matches of Mexican icon Julio César Chávez in 1993.
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including new albums by Eslabon Armado (Vibras de Noche II), Ovy on the Drums (Cassette 02 Chile), and newcomer Joyce Santana (Nada Persona).
Staying true to its sad sierreño roots, Eslabon Armado delivered a 15-songs moody set that navigates different emotions from love, loss, nostalgia, and moving on. The only collaboration on the album is “Esa Noche” with Macario Martinez, the viral folk singer from Mexico who went from street cleaner to hitmaker earlier this year. Vibras de Noche II, is the follow-up to the group’s Vibras de Noche LP from five years ago, which spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums chart.
Meanwhile, Anitta dropped an interesting blend of British electronic music with punk and reggaetón melodies in “Larissa,” a song from her recently released documentary Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta. “My music has always been about strength, right? Mainly feminine strength. But, talking about this track and also the film, I feel like I discovered a new type of strength by allowing myself to be fragile, to fail and to make mistakes,” the Brazilian superstar expressed in a press statement.
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FloyyMenor and J Balvin, on the other hand, unleashed “BANSHEE,” a song named after one of the popular sports cars in Grand Theft Auto, and which has the similar catchy synth melodies that made Floyy’s No. 1 Billboard hit “Gata Only” a contagious track. Lyrically, the full-fledged reggaetón song is about flirting and desiring a girl. The Chilean breakthrough star first teased a team-up with Balvin at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, where he won Global 200 Latin song of the year for “Gata Only,” his collaboration with Cris MJ.
Other new releases this week include Aitana and Myke Tower’s “Sentimiento Natural,” Majo Aguilar’s “Piel Azteca,” and Peso Pluma’s “RARI,” among others. Who should win this week? Give these new releases a spin and vote for your favorite new Latin music release below.
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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.
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Eslabon Armado, Vibras de Noche II (Armado Records/Interscope Capital)
Eslabon Armado is so back. Staying true to its sad sierreño roots, the moody tracks that put the group at the forefront of música mexicana, Vibras de Noche II further solidifies its mainstay. As is tradition, since having a major breakthrough in 2020, Eslabon — led by frontman and songwriter Pedro Tovar — released its yearly album, and this one is extra special. It’s a follow up to the Vibras de Noche LP from five years ago, which spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums chart. Part two is just as emotional, as Tovar navigates love, heartbreak and solitude — themes that have powered most of his songs.
The 15-song set (plus an intro and outro) opens with “Sad Intro,” setting the mood for what’s to come. “How’s your situation now, Pedro?” a woman’s voice asks. “Honestly, it hasn’t gotten better/ I still think about her and I don’t know what to do,” Tovar responds. The 22-year-old then wounds through songs — powered by prickly guitars — like “Te Odio,” unleashing stirring emotions about love and loss, and “Otras 24 Horas,” where he gets nostalgic about the past. “Why don’t you look at me like before?/ At the beginning you wanted my kisses and laid on my chest,” he wails. In “El Alegre,” Tovar changes the tune, going from complete heartbreak to realizing it’s time to move on. Surprisingly, the only collaboration on this album is with Macario Martinez (“Esa Noche”), the viral folk singer from Mexico who went from street cleaner to hitmaker earlier this year. — GRISELDA FLORES
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Anitta, “Larissa” (Republic Records/Universal Music Latino)
Throughout her career, Anitta has distinguished herself in the music world as a strong, determined woman. But in “Larissa” – a song from her recently released documentary Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta – the Brazilian superstar allows herself to show a more vulnerable side while singing about a relationship between two people who aren’t afraid to be themselves in front of each other. “We’re polar opposites, but I’m betting on this between us/ That we’re both here, that’s no coincidence,” the trilingual artist sings in Spanish.
“My music has always been about strength, right? Mainly feminine strength. But, talking about this track and also the film, I feel like I discovered a new type of strength by allowing myself to be fragile, to fail and to make mistakes,” Anitta says in a press release. Written by the artist herself alongside Essa Gante, Daniel Sobrino, and producer Caleb Calloway, “Larissa” incorporates elements of drum and bass and reggaetón. The music video, featuring footage of Anitta au naturel in various settings and stages of her life, creates a refreshing and lively collage. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
FloyyMenor feat. J Balvin, “BANSHEE” (FloyyMenor/United Masters)
At the Billboard Latin Music Awards last October, where he won Global 200 Latin song of the year for “Gata Only,” FloyyMenor revealed that a collaboration with J Balvin was in the works. Five months later, the pair drop “BANSHEE” — named after one of the popular sports cars in Grand Theft Auto. Produced by the Chilean breakthrough star and co-written with the Colombian global sensation, the full-fledged reggaetón song is backed by similar catchy synth melodies that made “Gata Only” such a contagious track. Lyrically, and also following the same formula of Floyy’s No. 1 Billboard hit with Cris MJ, “BANSHEE” is about flirting and desiring a girl. “Everything she uploads, I give it a like/ You’re beautiful,” sings Balvin in the opening verse. Meanwhile Floyy chants in the chorus: “Call me at night to show up where you are / Tell your boyfriend, bye.” — JESSICA ROIZ
Joyce Santana, Nada Personal (Rimas Entertainment)
A masterclass in defiance and vulnerability, Nada Personal sees Joyce Santana turning wounds into weaponry and introspection into potential anthems. The album opens with “El Gigante de Carolina” and trembles with ancestral echoes. Produced by Nostra, it feels stripped to its emotional core, evoking Puerto Rico’s tribal essence while he raps unflinching personal truths — painting himself as a mythic figure, borrowing from the giant Felipe Birriel. “Esto es hecho en Puerto Rico pero pa’l mundo entero,” he spits. “Omertá” follows, a Tainy-produced composition that thrives on reggaetón’s pulse and shifts into an eerily whimsical synth melody.
Collaborations abound throughout the record — Feid brings seduction to the reggaetón-steeped “Ferxxoko,” while Yandel joins for “Crisis,” a guitar-laden lament of emotional wreckage, wrapped in tropical warmth. Yet Joyce’s poetic grit always takes center stage, especially on “De la Casa,” where he lunges confidently into rap reggaetón, unearthing his hometown ethos, or the menacing trap song “MJM,” alongside Álvaro Díaz. It’s the self-produced outro track “Nada Personal,” though, that feels like the peak: “Yo no rapeo, yo lo que hago es manifestar,” he declares, as the production morphs mid-beat, mirroring his unpredictable essence. With 17 tracks, the album burns with fire, ambition and a refusal to look away from life’s darker corners. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Majo Aguilar, “Piel Azteca” (Fonovisa/Universal Music México)
Singer-songwriter Majo Aguilar delivers an anthem of Mexican pride for all her paisanos, offering a message of resilience at a time when the immigrant community in the U.S. has been directly impacted by the Trump administration’s callous policies. In the joyous norteña, rooted in the traditional sounds of mariachi, Aguilar sings about a community and culture that, while it has endured hardships, remains unbreakable. She honors the beauty of her heritage, standing against those who aim to diminish its value. The music video includes a poignant contribution by the Ballet de Monterrey. — G.F.
Caifanes, “Y Caíste” (Caifanes)
Marking the legendary Mexican rock band’s fourth single since returning to the stage in 2011 after a 16-year hiatus, “Y Caíste” is a powerful, dark, and timeless track that tells the story of a character who has seen better days, and must now find a way back on track. With electrifying guitars, the rock track becomes a very personal dialogue about the passage of time and graciously accepting life’s consequences. Written by singer-songwriter Saúl Hernández, the song was recorded in January at London Bridge Studios in Seattle and produced by Howard Willing. The single’s artwork was created by renowned Mexican designer Alejandro Magallanes. — NATALIA CANO
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Vive Latino celebrates its 25th edition March 15 and 16, cementing its status as “the father of all festivals in Mexico” and one of the capital city’s favorites. For the second year in a row, and thanks to an agreement with Amazon Music, the shows will be streamed for free on the digital platform in a nonstop broadcast lasting over 10 hours, the company announced on Thursday (March 13).
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With an eclectic lineup and multiple activities, Mexico’s longest running festival returns to its original venue, the Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol), after hosting its annual edition in 2024 at the Curva 4 of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez — which annually hosts the Formula 1 and festivals such as Corona Capital and Arre — due to renovations.
Since its inception in 1998, the Festival Iberoamericano de Cultura Musical, better known as Vive Latino, has maintained a rebellious personality that breaks stigmas: It was the first to include pop, reggaeton, cumbia and regional Mexican artists in its lineup; it once expanded to a four-day event; it incorporated Anglo bands while remaining the ultimate celebration of Spanish-language rock; and it became the first Latin American festival to launch an edition in Spain.
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“El Vive,” as its fans lovingly call it, debuted on Nov. 28-29, 1998, at the Foro Sol, located in eastern Mexico City. Since then, it has been held annually, except in 1999, 2002, and 2021 — the last due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, the festival will introduce a new offering called “Música para mandar a volar” (Music to let go), described as “an unprecedented act of heartbreak.” It will feature prominent figures from Mexican rock such as Saúl Hernández (Caifanes) and Leonardo de Lozane (Fobia), alongside pop stars from yesterday and today including Belinda, Yuri, Daniela Romo and Napoleón.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Vive Latino 2025, including who’s performing, where to get tickets and how to watch the festival remotely.
When and Where
In its 25th anniversary, the Vive Latino festival will take place on Saturday (March 15) and Sunday (March 16) at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City.
Who’s Performing
This year’s eclectic lineup is headlined by major acts including Caifanes, Scorpions, Aterciopelados, Keane, Molotov, Mon Laferte, Edén Muñoz, Los Ángeles Azules, Zoé and Duncan Dhu, among others. Below is the full list of artists and bands announced, sorted alphabetically, by day.
Saturday, March 15:
Alto Grado
Arde Bogotá
Caifanes
Ckovi
Caloncho
Clubz
Daniel Me Estás Matando
Dillom
Drims
Duncan Dhu
El Gran Silencio
Él Mató a Un Policía Motorizado
Foster The People
Ginebras
Happy-Fi
Iseo & Dodosound
Jesse Baez
León Benavente
Little Jesus
Los Ángeles Azules
Lospetitfellas
Macario Martínez
Molotov
Meme Del Real
Nortec: Bostich + Fussible
Pressive
Royal Republic
The Guapos
Robot95
Scorpions
Usted Señálemelo
Sunday, March 16:
Astropical
Aterciopelados
Cuarteto De Nos
División Minúscula
Draco Rosa
Easykid
Edén Muñoz
Efecto Pasillo
El Haragán y Cia
El Kuelgue
Jay de la Cueva
Kany García
Los K’comxtles
Kikuo
Keane
La Delio Valdez
La Lupita
La Santísima Voladora
Los Concorde
Los Esquizitos
Los Planetas
Motel
Midnight Generation
Mon Laferte
Mikel Izal
Porter
Rüfüs Du Sol
Sepultura
Vilma Palma e Vampiros
Víctimas del Dr. Cerebro
Zoé
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for the Vive Latino 2025 are still available, starting at 2,950 Mexican pesos (around $150) per day. You can purchase them via Ticketmaster.
How to Watch Online
Can’t attend the Vive Latino festival in person? This year, audiences worldwide can stream the performances on the AmazonMusicEnVivo channel on Twitch and Prime Video exclusively — and without a subscription. The broadcast starts at 2 p.m. local time, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT in the U.S.